Ford Escort 1996 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 420'000 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 V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 335 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 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 11 400 | |
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