Volvo V40 2012 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1810 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 940 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: | 1.80 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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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): | 2`040 | 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 (€): | 8200 | 11 800 | |
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