Fiat Tipo 2017 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Tipo) 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: | 95 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Tipo engine produces 57 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Fiat Tipo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Tipo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Tipo consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Fiat Tipo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Tipo consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Tipo 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: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Fiat Tipo is smaller, but higher. Fiat Tipo and Volvo V40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Fiat Tipo has more luggage capacity. Fiat Tipo has 116 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Tipo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`790 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Tipo has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 600 | |
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