Nissan Leaf 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Leaf engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Nissan Leaf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 15.0 kWh/100km | 3.6 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 4.50 € at€/kWh | 5.80 € at€/l | |
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| Range per fill-up: | 250 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Leaf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Leaf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
| Nissan Leaf is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Leaf has more luggage capacity. Nissan Leaf has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8400 | |
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