Volvo V40 1998 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S60. Despite less power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | 470 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V40 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 386 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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