2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 457 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 62 L |