Volvo C30 2009 vs Volvo V40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo C30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo C30 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
921 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 8200 | |
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