S40: - running costs

Brommo69 · Oct 7th, 2008, 00:48

Hi All

I used to be a member of this forum a few years back but looks like my account has been deleted

I`ve had a Volvo 440 1.7 & a Volvo 740 saloon 2.0 GLS

I loved both cars

especially the 740 but the fuel consumption did it for me in the end as it was just too thirsty

I`m currently looking at S40 `s

what is the best model to go for for cheap(ish) running costs ?

the 1.6 or 1.8 ?

what sort of MPG can I expect ?

your thoughts would be appreciated as you can get a hell of a car for not a huge outlay

stevo48 · Oct 7th, 2008, 07:11

The 1.8 is quoted as being the more economical of the two, being a heavy car close to 2tonne the 1.6 really has to work to pull all that weight so it tends to be not so economical.
Expect mpg from the 1.8 to be in the mid 30's on the urban cycle and 40ish steady motorway driving.

Dandle · Oct 7th, 2008, 09:43

The S40 isnt two tons the T4 weighs in at 1250kg with the non turbos slighlty lighter. Still to heavy for the 1.6 engine though and really a little heavy for the 1.8s. The best engine for economy is the 2.0T which will return very good MPG if you dont floor it everywhere. The N/A engines need to do more work to keep up with traffic and economy does suffer.

As a comparision my fathers 1.6 gave the same economy as my T4 and I drove with a lead foot and he drove very easy(slow). We both managed 26-28 around town and the T4 became much more economical at 70+mph.

DavidMarron · Oct 7th, 2008, 10:55

and unles yoou do a lot of motorways, avoid the GDDi which doesn't like the school run type of driving

jonny57 · Oct 7th, 2008, 12:19

I get about 40mpg on a good motorway run with my 1.8 v40(not gdi)

denon2005 · Oct 7th, 2008, 12:46

Plus the GDi requires Super Unleaded does it not?
I can get up to 37mpg in my 2.0T if I don't put my foot down on a motorway run. If I get stuck behind someone doing 50 on an A road it'll do about 35. but on my 20mile round trip to work I average about 29-31mpg.

Oct 7th, 2008, 00:48	#1
Brommo69 New Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2022 23:30 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tamworth	running costs Hi All I used to be a member of this forum a few years back but looks like my account has been deleted I`ve had a Volvo 440 1.7 & a Volvo 740 saloon 2.0 GLS I loved both cars especially the 740 but the fuel consumption did it for me in the end as it was just too thirsty I`m currently looking at S40 `s what is the best model to go for for cheap(ish) running costs ? the 1.6 or 1.8 ? what sort of MPG can I expect ? your thoughts would be appreciated as you can get a hell of a car for not a huge outlay

Oct 7th, 2008, 07:11	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	The 1.8 is quoted as being the more economical of the two, being a heavy car close to 2tonne the 1.6 really has to work to pull all that weight so it tends to be not so economical. Expect mpg from the 1.8 to be in the mid 30's on the urban cycle and 40ish steady motorway driving.

Oct 7th, 2008, 09:43	#3
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	The S40 isnt two tons the T4 weighs in at 1250kg with the non turbos slighlty lighter. Still to heavy for the 1.6 engine though and really a little heavy for the 1.8s. The best engine for economy is the 2.0T which will return very good MPG if you dont floor it everywhere. The N/A engines need to do more work to keep up with traffic and economy does suffer. As a comparision my fathers 1.6 gave the same economy as my T4 and I drove with a lead foot and he drove very easy(slow). We both managed 26-28 around town and the T4 became much more economical at 70+mph.

Oct 7th, 2008, 10:55	#4
DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	and unles yoou do a lot of motorways, avoid the GDDi which doesn't like the school run type of driving

Oct 7th, 2008, 12:19	#5
jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	I get about 40mpg on a good motorway run with my 1.8 v40(not gdi)

Oct 7th, 2008, 12:46	#6
denon2005 New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2008 17:21 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: diss	Plus the GDi requires Super Unleaded does it not? I can get up to 37mpg in my 2.0T if I don't put my foot down on a motorway run. If I get stuck behind someone doing 50 on an A road it'll do about 35. but on my 20mile round trip to work I average about 29-31mpg.

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