Fiat Bravo 2010 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Fiat Bravo is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Bravo engine produces 45 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Fiat Bravo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Bravo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Bravo could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Bravo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Fiat Bravo is smaller, but higher. Fiat Bravo is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Bravo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Fiat Bravo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Bravo has 65 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Bravo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Fiat Bravo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 11 600 | |
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