Volvo V60 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 70 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1670 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 26 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V60 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 600 | |
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