Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
853 litres
1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.