Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 18 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 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. Toyota Corolla has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`735 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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