Volvo S60 2013 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1810 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 1210 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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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`050 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 8200 | |
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