Volvo V40 2015 vs Volvo S60 2015
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: | Manual | Manual | |
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): | 3.6 | 3.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
1260 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.37 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | no data | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | above average | |
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 | |||
Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 600 | |
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