2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Camry | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
