Volvo S60 2010 vs Volvo V40 2015
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 51 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 26 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S60 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| 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`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9000 | |
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