Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Volvo V40 is 1 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
324 litres
362 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1062 litres
Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 438 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus.
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better