Volvo V40 2000 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 2000 engine produces 3 HP more power than Volvo V40 2002, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo V40 2002. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 2000 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2002, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 2000 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 V40 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | 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. Volvo V40 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V40 2000 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 2000 and Volvo V40 2002 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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