Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.2
Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
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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, if possible
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).