Volvo S40 2011 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| 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: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 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`880 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4400 | |
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