Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
3.4
3.4
Fuel tank capacity:
53 litres
40 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1550 km in combined cycle
1170 km in combined cycle
1700 km on highway
1250 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.36 m
4.37 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus and Volvo V40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
277 litres
335 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1176 litres
1500 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 324 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
