Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.9
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
940 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Volvo S40 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S40 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
1034 litres
Volvo S40 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 151 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo S40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
