Volvo XC40 2017 vs Volvo V40 2012
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo XC40 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 - 408 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 660 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 10.4 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 7.1 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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Volvo XC40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Volvo XC40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 171 - 211 mm (6.7 - 8.3 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC40 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`282 | ~ 1`976 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butVolvo XC40 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 9000 | |
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