The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.4 Diesel
2.4 Diesel
Performance
Power:
180 HP
180 HP
Torque:
350 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.5 seconds
8.5 seconds
Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.0
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1090 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
417 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
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Volvo S40 has 13 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50.