Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Smart ForTwo is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.8 - 1.0 (petrol, diesel, electric) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Smart ForTwo is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 - 102 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 89 - 147 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 16.8 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V40 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Smart ForTwo. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 - 5.2 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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Smart ForTwo petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Smart ForTwo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 167 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
340 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 1160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`064 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 805 kg | ~ 1`498 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 259 kg | ~ 480 kg | |
| Smart ForTwo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 11 200 | |
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