Subaru XV 2016 vs Volvo XC40 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 147 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo XC40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC40. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Volvo XC40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, 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 XC40 2017 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo XC40 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.65 m | |
| Subaru XV is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC40, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1336 litres | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC40. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC40 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 22 400 | |
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