Skoda Felicia 1998 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Felicia engine produces 56 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 156 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Skoda Felicia reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Felicia consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Felicia could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Felicia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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 Skoda Felicia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Felicia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Felicia 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: | 3.86 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Skoda Felicia is smaller. Skoda Felicia is 51 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Felicia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Felicia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 750 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 11 600 | |
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