Volvo V40 1997 vs Volvo S60 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 | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.5 | |
| Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S60 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V40 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 387 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 S60, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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