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
Performance
Power:
72 HP
105 HP
Torque:
120 NM
143 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.4 seconds
13 seconds
Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
8.5
Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
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:
no data
415 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
853 litres
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S40.
