Lexus CT 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 81 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus CT has 10 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: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8200 | |
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