2011 Volvo S40 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. Both 2011 Volvo S40 and 2010 Nissan Altima are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S40 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | S40 | Altima |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |