Volvo S40 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 46 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, 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`940 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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