Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs BMW X1 2009
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo V40 Cross Country also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 254 HP | 143 - 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 400 NM | 200 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 12.1 seconds | 6.8 - 10.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 8.3 | 5.2 - 9.4 | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, Volvo V40 Cross Country equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 496 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V40 Cross Country has 76 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The BMW X1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Volvo V40 Cross Country can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`996 | ~ 2`109 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8800 | |
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