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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
105 HP
75 HP
Torque:
143 NM
125 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13 seconds
15.8 seconds
Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.6
Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.42 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.38 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
415 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
853 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
