Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs Volvo S40 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 Cross Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 Cross Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 Cross Country has 69 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4200 | |
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