Fiat Brava 1998 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 133 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Brava consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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 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 | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
755 litres | 1500 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 745 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`670 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 12 200 | |
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