2009 Dodge Avenger vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Avenger 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Avenger. 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Avenger | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Avenger | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |