Ford Escort 1996 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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