2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2010 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2010 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Endeavor | S40 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1768 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
