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/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
133 mm (5.2 inches)
124 - 136 mm (4.9 - 5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
335 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1749 litres
Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60.
