Volvo S40 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 27 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 931 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 122 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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