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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.2 Petrol
1.9 Petrol
Performance
Power:
136 HP
140 HP
Torque:
184 NM
183 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.5 seconds
9.7 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 1 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.0
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
660 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
471 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.
