Volvo V40 2000 vs Volvo S60 2002
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 413 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1034 litres | |
| Volvo V40 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. 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`800 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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