Volvo C30 2006 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.0 | |
| Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo C30 is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 233 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 171 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Volvo C30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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