2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 623 kg more than 2010 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Touareg | S40 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 2137 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
