Lexus CT 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1240 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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7400 | |
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