Volvo S80 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S80 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S80 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 48 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 335 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 8200 | |
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