Volvo S40 2002 vs Volvo V40 1999
| 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 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| 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`770 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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