Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
940 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo V40
Used also on Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.38 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.45 m
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:
471 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
853 litres
785 litres
Volvo S40 has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 68 litres).
