Lexus CT 2014 vs Volvo V40 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 91 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 258 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Lexus CT consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Lexus CT consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1720 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus CT is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | no data | |
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Lexus CT has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus CT has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7600 | |
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