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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Volvo XC40 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V40 Cross Country, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC40 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC40 is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 69 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`220 | 2`055 | |
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| Average price (€): | 24 000 | no data | |
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