Volvo S60 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo S40.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.4
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1420 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
853 litres
Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres).
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better
