Volkswagen Golf 1985 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S40 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 883 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 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`430 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
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