Fiat Brava 1998 vs Volvo V40 2016

 
Fiat Brava
1998 - 2001
Volvo V40
2016 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 105 HP120 HP
Torque: 200 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds10.5 seconds
Fiat Brava engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.53.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km4.9 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Fiat Brava consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 315 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Brava consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle1170 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway1250 km on highway
810 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.19 m4.37 m
Width: 1.74 m1.80 m
Height: 1.41 m1.44 m
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 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
775 litres1500 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Brava has 45 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 meters10.8 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 steeringElectric 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`7351`920
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

above average
Average price (€): 120012 200
Pros and Cons: Fiat Brava has
  • roomier boot
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
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