The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Sedan 1.6 Ti-VCT Powershift (12 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 22,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.4
71.8
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.2 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
176.2
104.3
178.5
176.2 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
542 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
