2007 Volkswagen Transporter vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Transporter and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 915 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Transporter | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Transporter | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.4 seconds | 9.7 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 | 2270 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |