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 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo C30 2006 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo C30 2006 2.4 engine | |||
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 | 233 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 171 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): | 2`020 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Volvo C30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
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