Volvo C30 2006 vs Volvo S40 2011
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 251 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 153 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.5 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): | 1`780 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
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