Volvo XC40 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 91 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC40 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 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) | 191 mm (7.5 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 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 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 7 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 8400 | |
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