2006 Toyota Yaris vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Yaris and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volvo S40 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Yaris | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Yaris | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |