Volvo S40 2004 vs Volvo S40 2007

 
Volvo S40
2004 - 2006
Volvo S40
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP170 HP
Torque: 220 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.2 seconds
Volvo S40 2007 is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo S40 2004 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S40 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S40 2007. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km9.0 l/100km
By specification Volvo S40 2004 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2007, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 2004 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway930 km on highway
670 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km510'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.48 m
Width: 1.77 m1.77 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S40 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 404 litres404 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
883 litres883 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9401`940
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 24004400
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Volvo S40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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