Volvo S40 2007 vs Volvo C30 2006

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Volvo S40
2007 - 2012
Volvo C30
2006 - 2010
Body: SedanHatchback
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo S40 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo C30 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 100 - 230 HP100 - 230 HP
Torque: 150 - 400 NM150 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 12 seconds6.7 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 - 10.04.9 - 9.4
Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo C30. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.25 m
Width: 1.77 m1.78 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Volvo S40 is 23 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 404 litres251 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
883 litresno data
Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo S40 has 153 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`945~ 1`816
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 46004400
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
Volvo C30 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
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