Volvo S40 1995 vs Volvo S60 2000
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Volvo S40
1995 - 2002
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Volvo S40 1.6 | 109 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 1.8i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.9 D | 102 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 1.9 D | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 1.8 Bi-Fuel | 120 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.9 TD | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 16V | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 1.8 16V | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
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Volvo S60 2.0 T | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.0 T | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 D | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 T AWD | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.4 T AWD | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 T5 | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 T5 | 250 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 1.9 2.0 - 2.5
Performance
Power:
90 - 200 HP 130 - 300 HP
Torque:
143 - 300 NM 192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 13 seconds 5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4 - 10.0 6.5 - 13.0
Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m 4.58 m
Width:
1.72 m 1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m 1.43 m
Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres 424 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
853 litres 1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters 13 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`761 ~ 2`030
Safety:
no data
Quality:
average
above average
Average price (€):
800 1400
Rating in user reviews:
7.0 /10
8.0 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo S40 has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability lower price
Volvo S60 has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
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