Ford F150 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 508 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Ford F150 engine produces 71 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford F150 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford F150 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford F150) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.89 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford F150 is larger. Ford F150 is 152 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 23 cm wider, while the height of Ford F150 is 47 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1495 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2200 litres | no data | |
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Ford F150 has more luggage capacity. Ford F150 has 1160 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 8200 | |
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