Volvo XC40 2017 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Karoq. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Volvo XC40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that by driving the Volvo XC40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 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 | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Karoq, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC40 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. This could mean that the Volvo XC40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Karoq (by 294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Karoq, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`128 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC40 scores higher in safety tests, but Skoda Karoq is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo XC40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 18 600 | |
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