| Model Year | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Volvo S60 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 247 hp@5400 258 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.1 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 188.1 in | -11.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 75.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3949 lb. | -454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Volvo S60.