Volvo S40 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 61 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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