The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.9 Diesel
2.4 Diesel
Performance
Power:
95 HP
130 HP
Torque:
190 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.5 seconds
12 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.5
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
