Fiat Ulysse 2006 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Fiat Ulysse engine produces 16 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Fiat Ulysse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Ulysse consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Ulysse could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.44 m | |
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Fiat Ulysse is larger. Fiat Ulysse is 38 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Ulysse is 31 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 324 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat Ulysse has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. This could mean that the Fiat Ulysse uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Ulysse (by 1448 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Ulysse is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Fiat Ulysse can be harder 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): | 2`400 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 11 600 | |
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