Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo C30 2009
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 254 HP | 100 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 400 NM | 150 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | 6.7 - 11.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 - 9.0 | 4.5 - 9.0 | |
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Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo C30. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. 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: | 4.37 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V40 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 84 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`976 kg | ~ 1`848 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`369 kg | ~ 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 607 kg | ~ 412 kg | |
| Volvo V40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3600 | |
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