Volvo S40 1996 vs Seat Toledo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Seat Toledo. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Toledo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm longer than the Seat Toledo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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