Volvo V40 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004

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Volvo V40
2002 - 2004
Volvo V50
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo V50 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 1.91.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 102 - 200 HP100 - 220 HP
Torque: 145 - 300 NM150 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 12 seconds6.9 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 10.45.0 - 10.2
Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V50. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.51 m
Width: 1.72 m1.77 m
Height: 1.41 m1.45 m
Volvo V40 is smaller.
Volvo V40 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres417 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1421 litres1307 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V40 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 114 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`789~ 1`856
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 12002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 6.4/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volvo V50 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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