Volvo S40 (1996 – 2000) vs Fiat Marea (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Volvo S40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 182 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 227 km/h. The Fiat Marea is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,240 kg. At 4,480 mm, the Volvo S40 is 91 mm longer than the Fiat Marea.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
1996 – 2000
|
Fiat
Marea
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 200 hp | 75 – 182 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 300 Nm | 145 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 13.0 s | 7.4 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 165 – 227 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km | 5.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,389 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,160 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.