Cupra Ateca 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Cupra Ateca is more dynamic to drive. Cupra Ateca engine produces 178 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Cupra Ateca reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Cupra Ateca consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Cupra Ateca could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Cupra Ateca consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.44 m | |
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Cupra Ateca is larger. Cupra Ateca and Volvo V40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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