Volvo S40 2002 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 and Volvo C30 have the same engine power, but Volvo S40 torque is 9 NM more than Volvo C30. Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S40 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 23 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 220 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 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`780 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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