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
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
190 HP
190 HP
Torque:
400 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.5 seconds
7.6 seconds
Volvo V40 and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.3
3.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.4 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
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
