Volvo XC40 2017 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40 Cross Country, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Volvo XC40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1390 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, 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 XC40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V40 Cross Country 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: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 18 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 Cross Country. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | no data | |
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