2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 99 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Charger | S40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
