| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Volvo S60 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in | -3 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 180.2 in | -4.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.2 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3447 lb. | 3693 lb. | -246 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.2 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 49.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |