Volvo S40 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 16 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 | 280'000 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4000 | |
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