Volvo V50 2007 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V50 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 100 - 230 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 150 - 400 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 12.1 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 10.13.2 - 9.0
Volvo V50 petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Volvo V50 equipped with diesel engines consume 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.37 m
Width: 1.78 m1.83 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 m
Volvo V50 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 417 litres335 litres
Volvo V50 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo V50 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`943~ 1`976
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 36009000
Pros and Cons: Volvo V50 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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