Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
5.2
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1270 km on highway
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volvo S40 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
415 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
853 litres
785 litres
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 68 litres).
