Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 35 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 15 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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