2011 Volvo S40 vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 529 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 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S40 | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |