Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo S60 2010
| 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 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 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 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`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7400 | |
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