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.
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 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.6
3.9
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1720 km in combined cycle
1710 km in combined cycle
1820 km on highway
1860 km on highway
Ground clearance:
133 mm (5.2 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
6 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.48 m
Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
335 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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
