Volvo S80 2013 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 48 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 335 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9000 | |
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