Volvo S40 2007 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Chevrolet Aveo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Aveo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger, but lower. Volvo S40 is 8 cm longer than the Chevrolet Aveo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 698 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S40 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. This could mean that the Volvo S40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Aveo, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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