2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 77 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 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 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Lucerne | S40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
