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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 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 | |
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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 5 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): | 1`920 | 2`030 | |
| 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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