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Volvo C70 vs. Volvo S40

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$40,990
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$27,750
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Starting MSRP
$40,990
$27,750
Engine Type
Not available
Turbocharged Gas I5
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
21 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
250 hp
227 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
Not available
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Displacement
Not available
2.5L/154
Engine Type
Not available
Turbocharged Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Not available
227 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Not available
236 @ 1500 - 5000
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
21 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
Not available
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Rear Wheel Material
Not available
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Not available
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Not available
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Not available
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
Not available
P205/50R17
Front Tire Size
Not available
P205/50R17
Rear Wheel Size
Not available
17 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
Not available
N/A
Front Wheel Size
Not available
17 x 7 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Not available
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front
Not available
MacPherson Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Not available
15
Steering Type
Not available
Pwr Speed Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Not available
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Not available
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Not available
35 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Wheelbase
Not available
104 in
Track Width, Rear
Not available
60 in
Second Hip Room
Not available
51 in
Second Leg Room
Not available
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not available
54 in
Front Head Room
Not available
39 in
Length, Overall
Not available
176 in
Passenger Volume
Not available
92 ft³
Front Hip Room
Not available
54 in
Track Width, Front
Not available
60 in
Passenger Capacity
Not available
5
Min Ground Clearance
Not available
N/A
Front Leg Room
Not available
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
Not available
55 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not available
70 in
Trunk Volume
Not available
13 ft³
Liftover Height
Not available
25 in
Height, Overall
Not available
57 in
Second Head Room
Not available
37 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not available
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not available
200 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not available
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not available
3,363 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not available
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not available
300 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not available
16 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Automatic Emergency Braking
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Not available
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Not available
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 Volvo C702011 Volvo S40
Brake ABS System
Not available
4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not available
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not available
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not available
11.8 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Not available
Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not available
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not available
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not available
11.0 x -TBD- in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2013 Volvo C70 is more reliable than the 2011 Volvo S40 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 C70 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2011 S40.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2011 Volvo S40 is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Volvo C70 with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2011 Volvo S40 is cheaper than the 2013 Volvo C70 with a $27,750 starting MSRP versus a $40,990 starting MSRP.

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