2011 Volvo S40 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2011 Volvo S40 and 2010 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 Volvo S40.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40. 2011 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volvo S40 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Volvo | Subaru |
Model | S40 | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |