Volvo S40 2007 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo S40 has 13 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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