S40 which engine?

Mister D · Feb 6th, 2007, 19:06

I am looking to a buy a S40 or V40, it must have leather interior, but am unsure of which engine to go for.

I don't want a 1.6 so was looking at either a 1.8 or a 2.0, but I've seen a 2.0 turbo.

What are the good points and bad points of each engine and what is the general opinion of the GDI engine?

Any help would be appreciated.

The Purifier · Feb 6th, 2007, 20:03

On paper I'd probably go for the 2.0t - fuel economy looks about the same as the 2.0i and 1.8 and obviously it'll have a more go but I haven't driven any of them so can't comment about real life performance!

timway · Feb 6th, 2007, 20:12

I'd go for the turbo too, but if not I'd definitely go for the 2.0 over the 1.8 because its better suited to that size of car and doesn't seem to be any thirstier.
I had an S40 1.8 courtesy car for a few days and the fuel consumption was no better than my T4!

Go on, get the turbo, you know you want to lol

Feb 6th, 2007, 20:45

hello

i have a 2.0 turbo v40 and what a car
i have driven a 1.8 and it isnt that bad just not as good as a 2.0
i can get between 300 to 350 miles per tank full

jon

gnhuk · Feb 7th, 2007, 10:29

The 1.8 (NOT THE GDI) can be fairly economical, I get at least 350 - 400 per tank and have seen as high as 485 (only once I'll admit) - trouble is it likes the revs

Mister D · Feb 7th, 2007, 13:26

from reading through the forum I have ruled out the 1.8 GDI, are there any common problems to look out for on these engines especially the turbo engine?

is there much difference in MPG between the 2.0 and the turbo?

sorry for all the questions!

gnhuk · Feb 7th, 2007, 16:15

Even sillier than usual fuel consumption means the ECU temp sender has given up, either that or the thermostat - cheap an easy to fix. Unfortunately I know nothing about the turbo engines.

Feb 6th, 2007, 19:06	#1
Mister D New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 20:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lanarkshire	S40 which engine? I am looking to a buy a S40 or V40, it must have leather interior, but am unsure of which engine to go for. I don't want a 1.6 so was looking at either a 1.8 or a 2.0, but I've seen a 2.0 turbo. What are the good points and bad points of each engine and what is the general opinion of the GDI engine? Any help would be appreciated.

Feb 6th, 2007, 20:12	#3
timway Snail Wars: A new shell Last Online: May 17th, 2011 11:11 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bath	I'd go for the turbo too, but if not I'd definitely go for the 2.0 over the 1.8 because its better suited to that size of car and doesn't seem to be any thirstier. I had an S40 1.8 courtesy car for a few days and the fuel consumption was no better than my T4! Go on, get the turbo, you know you want to lol __________________ 2002 Met Blue S40 T4 Sport Lux, Jetex Exhaust, Race Cat, MTE Custom Remap, Bilstein B4 front shocks, SS Brakelines, EBC Redstuff pads, 17" Alloys, 14T-16G Hybrid Turbo

Feb 7th, 2007, 10:29	#5
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	The 1.8 (NOT THE GDI) can be fairly economical, I get at least 350 - 400 per tank and have seen as high as 485 (only once I'll admit) - trouble is it likes the revs __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Feb 7th, 2007, 16:15	#7
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	Even sillier than usual fuel consumption means the ECU temp sender has given up, either that or the thermostat - cheap an easy to fix. Unfortunately I know nothing about the turbo engines. __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Feb 6th, 2007, 20:03	#2
The Purifier Martin Last Online: Oct 8th, 2010 20:10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincolnshire	On paper I'd probably go for the 2.0t - fuel economy looks about the same as the 2.0i and 1.8 and obviously it'll have a more go but I haven't driven any of them so can't comment about real life performance!

Feb 6th, 2007, 20:45	#4
winspear9789 Guest Location:	hello i have a 2.0 turbo v40 and what a car i have driven a 1.8 and it isnt that bad just not as good as a 2.0 i can get between 300 to 350 miles per tank full jon

Feb 7th, 2007, 13:26	#6
Mister D New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 20:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lanarkshire	from reading through the forum I have ruled out the 1.8 GDI, are there any common problems to look out for on these engines especially the turbo engine? is there much difference in MPG between the 2.0 and the turbo? sorry for all the questions!

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