Volvo S40 2002 vs Volvo V40 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo V40, but torque is 7 NM more than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.3 | |
| Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 1421 litres | |
| Volvo S40 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 568 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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