Volvo S40 2005 vs Volvo S40 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 2011 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 2005 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S40 2011, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S40 2011. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 2005 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 2005 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 2011 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S40 2011, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 883 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 2005 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40 2011. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S40 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 2005 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo S40 2011, so Volvo S40 2011 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
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