Volvo V40 1996 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 1996 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 1996 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo V40 2000, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40 2000. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 1996 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 1996 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 1996 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V40 1996 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 V40 1996 and Volvo V40 2000 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 1420 litres | |
| Volvo V40 1996 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40 2000. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 1996 (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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