2008 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Nissan X-Trail and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Nissan X-Trail | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | X-Trail | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |