Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Volvo S40 Review

Utility
Neither the S40 nor the Toyota Camry Hybrid has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the S40 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The S40's tank is about the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota Camry Hybrid's is a little larger. The S40 and the Toyota Camry Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Volvo S40's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota.

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 Toyota to the dealership as the Volvo S40. The Volvo pales in comparison to the Camry Hybrid when it comes to gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the Toyota and the Volvo don't differ much. As far as MSRP, the Toyota Camry Hybrid costs significantly less than the Volvo. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Volvo S40 and the Toyota definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The S40's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Toyota Camry Hybrid's. Torque equals pickup, and the Volvo S40 will have picked up and gone by the time the Camry Hybrid finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Volvo S40 is considerably more powerful than the Camry Hybrid.

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

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