Volvo V40 2002 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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 | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo V40 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 883 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 67 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 538 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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