Porsche Cayman 2016 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayman is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayman engine produces 178 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayman consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayman could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayman consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
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 (Porsche Cayman) 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: | 4.38 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
| Porsche Cayman is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Porsche Cayman is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Cayman has 185 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. This could mean that the Porsche Cayman uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 84 000 | 11 600 | |
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