Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 26 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
5.8 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1220 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Volkswagen Bora is smaller. Volkswagen Bora is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
785 litres
883 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 51 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (by 98 litres).
