Volvo S40 2007 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo C30, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 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 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 153 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`890 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
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