| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Volvo S60 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 312 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@2200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 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 | 3363 lb. | 4425 lb. | -1062 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 | 14.3 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volvo S60.