Volvo V40 1997 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 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 V40 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 and Volvo S40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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