Chevrolet Aveo 2004 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Aveo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Aveo is 17 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 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. Chevrolet Aveo has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3800 | |
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