Volvo S40 1998 vs Volvo S40 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 1998 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S40 2001, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S40 2001. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S40 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 1998 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 2001, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | 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 S40 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S40 1998 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 1998 and Volvo S40 2001 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`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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