Volvo S40 1997 vs Volvo S40 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
Torque: | 143 NM | 145 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volvo S40 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 1997 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo S40 2000, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volvo S40 2000. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The Volvo S40 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 1997 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 1997 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 1997 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2000. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S40 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Volvo S40 1997 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 1997 and Volvo S40 2000 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 471 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 853 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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