Volvo V40 2016 vs Skoda Scala 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 (Skoda Scala) 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Scala. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 860 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and Skoda Scala are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 132 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`668 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 15 600 | |
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