2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 107 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 716 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
