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.
Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.21 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.48 m
Volvo S40 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S40 is 27 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
350 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
1305 litres
Volvo S40 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 422 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
