Volvo S60 2002 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | 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 S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 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: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 853 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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