Volvo V40 2016 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 48 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 7800 | |
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