Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1340 km on highway
890 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.50 m
Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1421 litres
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
