Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Stratus) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 59 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 795 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 1130 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Stratus is 27 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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