Volvo S60 2015 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1810 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S60 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8800 | |
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