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: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 75 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 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 C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V50 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 | 4.52 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`850 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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