2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 671 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | S40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
