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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C30 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`840 | 2`020 | |
| 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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