Volvo V90 2016 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V90 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 V90 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volvo V90 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V90 is larger. Volvo V90 is 57 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 225 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V90 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 8200 | |
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