Volvo V40 1998 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 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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: | 2 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 470 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 853 litres | |
| Volvo V40 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 567 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`810 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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