Volvo V40 2016 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Volvo V40
2016 - 2020
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 120 - 245 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 220 - 400 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 10.5 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 - 5.93.2 - 9.0
Volvo V40 2016 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40 2012. On average, Volvo V40 2016 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2012.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 144 mm (5.7 inches)133 mm (5.2 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 2016 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.37 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 2016 and Volvo V40 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 335 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1500 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 2016 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40 2012.
Gross weight: ~ 1`978 kg~ 1`976 kg
Net weight:~ 1`499 kg~ 1`369 kg
Load capacity:~ 479 kg~ 607 kg
Volvo V40 2016 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Volvo V40 2012. Therefore, Volvo V40 2012 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 11 2006800
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
Volvo V40 has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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