Ford Escort 1995 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 109 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 81 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 141 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.8 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): | 900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 11 400 | |
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