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:
2.4 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
215 HP
150 HP
Torque:
420 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.6 seconds
9.3 seconds
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.2
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
67 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
1190 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1440 km on highway
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
