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:
177 HP
190 HP
Torque:
400 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
7.6 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3
3.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1440 km in combined cycle
1710 km in combined cycle
1630 km on highway
1860 km on highway
1050 km with real consumption
1170 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
133 mm (5.2 inches)
124 mm (4.9 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.80 m
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Height:
1.45 m
1.48 m
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
