The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.7 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
115 HP
75 HP
Torque:
165 NM
125 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
13.6 seconds
Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.3
Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.42 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.38 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
853 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
