Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs BMW X1 2011
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| BMW X1 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X1 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 Cross Country has 29 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. | |||
| 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): | 2`055 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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