Volvo XC40 2018 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volvo XC40 and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.3 | |
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The Volvo V40 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, 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 | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.45 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 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 335 litres | |
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Volvo XC40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC40 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`020 | |
| 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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