Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo V50 2007

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Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo V50 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 115 - 254 HP100 - 230 HP
Torque: 220 - 400 NM150 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 12.3 seconds6.9 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.2 - 9.05.0 - 10.1
Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V50. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.52 m
Width: 1.83 m1.78 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 m
Volvo V40 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 335 litres417 litres
Volvo V50 has more luggage space.
Volvo V40 has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V50.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`976~ 1`943
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 90003600
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Volvo V50 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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