Volvo S40 2002 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 2002 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo S40 2000, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volvo S40 2000. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S40 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 2002 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 2002 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 2000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 2000 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 2002 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`780 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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