2011 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 717 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40.
Because 2011 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Savana | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Savana | S40 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |