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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`770 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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