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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 510'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`940 | 1`840 | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 4400 | |
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