Fiat Punto 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Punto) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V40) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Punto 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: | 4.07 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Fiat Punto is smaller, but higher. Fiat Punto is 30 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1030 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Fiat Punto has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 470 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 515 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 11 200 | |
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