Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo S60 2013
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |
| 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): | 1`920 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 12 600 | |
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