Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 46 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 33 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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