The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
250 HP
Torque:
205 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.4 seconds
6.8 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway
950 km on highway
540 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.41 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.43 m
Volkswagen Bora is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Bora is 17 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
1034 litres
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 436 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volkswagen Bora can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
