2004 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 BMW 330 and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2004 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 330 | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 330 | S40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |