Volvo V40 2016 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Focus) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 110 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 52 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford EcoSport | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and Ford Focus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1354 litres | |
| Volvo V40 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 400 | |
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