Volvo S40 2011 vs Volvo S40 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 2011 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 2011 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S40 2005, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S40 2005. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 2011 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2005, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 2011 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
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 2011 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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 V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo S40 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 2011 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 883 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 2011 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S40 2011 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 2005 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo S40 2011, so Volvo S40 2011 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2200 | |
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