Volvo S40 2007 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: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 16 HP more power than Volvo C30, but torque is 75 NM less than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo C30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`850 | 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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