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.
Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.42 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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853 litres
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
