2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | 300 | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |