The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Sedan 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 28,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
176.2
104.3
178.7
176.2 in
Length
178.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2994 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
M
Generation
DYB
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
16.63 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
589 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
