Volvo V40 1996 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 1996 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V40 2000, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo V40 2000. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
| By specification Volvo V40 1996 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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