Volvo S60 2001 vs Volvo S40 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 102 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 215 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 61 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
1070 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 471 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 853 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`770 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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