Lexus CT 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 51 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 208 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 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 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7800 | |
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