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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V40 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`780 | 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 (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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