Volvo S40 I or Volvo V40 I?

1995–2004 vs 1995–2004 · Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: S40 I 4,483 mm, V40 I 4,516 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: S40 I 5.4 l/100 km, V40 I 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: S40 I 66–118 kW, V40 I 66–118 kW.
Standard equipment: S40 I 17 items (Base), V40 I 18 items (Base).
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Volvo S40 I1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

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Only differences

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	Volvo S40 I1995–2004no listings	Volvo V40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,483 mm	Length4,516 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm	Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,550 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume413 l	Trunk volume413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,310 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2004	Production years1995–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.0T	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 2.0T
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base	Items in the base trim18 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Sport	Items in the top trim30 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo S40 I or Volvo V40 I?

Length: Volvo V40 I 4,516 mm, Volvo S40 I 4,483 mm (a 33 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 413 vs 413 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo S40 I or Volvo V40 I?

The most frugal Volvo S40 I uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Volvo V40 I 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Volvo S40 I or Volvo V40 I?

The strongest Volvo S40 I makes 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T); the strongest Volvo V40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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