Dodge Charger vs. Volvo S40 Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a punch and will knock the S40 down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Charger is a legitimate speedster.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the S40 is most certainly sprier than the Dodge Charger, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volvo's engine is a bit smaller than the Dodge Charger's, but not terribly so. The Volvo S40 could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Charger with respect to torque.

Utility
The Volvo S40 and the Dodge Charger can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Charger is a better choice than the Volvo S40 regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or large animals.

Convenience
The Charger's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the S40.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Volvo S40 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Charger, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Charger offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volvo S40 does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Charger than the S40 because of its larger tank. The Volvo S40 and the Dodge Charger compete for the same parking spaces. The S40's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Charger is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Charger to the dealership as the Volvo S40. The Charger will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Volvo S40 will. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Volvo S40 is the winner regarding gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the S40 doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Charger.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Charger isn't quite as generous as the Volvo S40's.