Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 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. | |||
| Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S60 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | 883 litres | |
| Volvo S60 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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