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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
120 HP
150 HP
Torque:
280 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.2 seconds
9.6 seconds
Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.7
4.3
Real fuel consumption:
5.8 l/100km
5.6 l/100km
By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Fuel tank capacity:
67 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1810 km in combined cycle
1440 km in combined cycle
1150 km with real consumption
1100 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
136 mm (5.4 inches)
133 mm (5.2 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.37 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 26 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
335 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1749 litres
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S60 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably slightly better
