Volvo S40 2007 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 18 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S40 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2007 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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