Volvo S60 2010 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: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.0 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 26 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 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`220 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9000 | |
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