Volvo XC40 2019 vs Volvo V40 2012
| 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: | 1.5 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, but Volvo XC40 torque is 25 NM more than Volvo V40. Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 62 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Volvo XC40 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1281 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butVolvo XC40 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 8200 | |
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