Fiat Brava 1998 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 49 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 106 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Fiat Brava is smaller. Fiat Brava is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Brava is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
775 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Brava has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 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 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Fiat Brava can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 12 200 | |
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