Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs Toyota C-HR 2016
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V40 Cross Country) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota C-HR) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota C-HR, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Toyota C-HR. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 Cross Country engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota C-HR engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is larger, but lower. Volvo V40 Cross Country is 1 cm longer than the Toyota C-HR, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Toyota C-HR has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 Cross Country has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota C-HR. This could mean that the Volvo V40 Cross Country uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota C-HR. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 000 | |
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