Volvo XC40 2017 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 249 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 93 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 610 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 and Mercedes GLA are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC40 (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Volvo XC40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 21 400 | |
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