Volvo V40 2016 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 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 (Lexus CT) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 51 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 178 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus CT, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 985 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Lexus CT. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 515 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus CT. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 13 800 | |
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