Volvo S60 2010 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 8200 | |
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