Volkswagen Golf 1983 vs Volvo S40 2007

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Volkswagen Golf
1983 - 1986
Volvo S40
2007 - 2012
Body: HatchbackSedan
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.0 - 1.81.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 45 - 129 HP100 - 230 HP
Torque: 95 - 168 NM150 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 - 22.9 seconds6.8 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 8.63.8 - 10.0
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.98 m4.48 m
Width: 1.66 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 50 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 345 litres404 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1145 litres883 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 59 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 262 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`422~ 1`945
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 24004400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo S40 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
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