Toyota Prius XW30 or Volvo S40 II?

2009–2015 vs 2004–2012 · Liftback vs Sedan

In short

Boot: Prius XW30 445 l, S40 II 404 l.
Lowest consumption: Prius XW30 2.1 l/100 km, S40 II 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Prius XW30 100 kW, S40 II 80–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Prius XW30 33 items (Active), S40 II 29 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Toyota Prius XW302009–2015 · 2 engines · Active, Executive, T3, T4Specifications →Listings →

Volvo S40 II2004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Toyota Prius XW302009–2015no listings	Volvo S40 II2004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,480 mm	Length4,476 mm
Width	Width1,745 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,490 mm	Height1,454 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume443 l–445 l	Trunk volume404 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,380 kg–1,425 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines4
Power	Power100 kW (136 hp)	Power80–162 kW (109–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · 1.8 Plug-in Hybrid	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.4 s · 1.8 Hybrid	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · T5
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Active	Items in the base trim29 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Executive	Items in the top trim36 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort10 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Toyota Prius XW30 or Volvo S40 II?

Length: Toyota Prius XW30 4,480 mm, Volvo S40 II 4,476 mm (a 4 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 445 vs 404 l.

Which uses less fuel — Toyota Prius XW30 or Volvo S40 II?

The most frugal Toyota Prius XW30 uses 2.1 l/100 km (1.8 Plug-in Hybrid); the most frugal Volvo S40 II 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Toyota Prius XW30 or Volvo S40 II?

The strongest Toyota Prius XW30 makes 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 Hybrid); the strongest Volvo S40 II 162 kW (220 hp) (T5).

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