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
190 HP
Torque:
280 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
7.6 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 70 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.8
4.3
Real fuel consumption:
5.1 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 2 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
