Infiniti Q50 2017 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 40 litres | |
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 (Infiniti Q50) 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: | 4.81 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is larger. Infiniti Q50 is 44 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 2 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti Q50 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti Q50 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Infiniti Q50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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