Volvo XC40 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 40 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC40 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Volvo XC40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC40 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC40 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2011 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2011 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC40 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 416 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 9800 | |
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