2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S40 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Blazer | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 62 L |
