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: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
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 S80 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 S80 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 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 5 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`290 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9000 | |
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