Volvo S40 2000 vs Volvo S40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 2000 engine produces 3 HP more power than Volvo S40 1999, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo S40 1999. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 2000 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 1999, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 2000 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 2000 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 1999 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 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2000 and Volvo S40 1999 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 | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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