Volvo V40 2014 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40 Cross Country, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1720 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 Cross Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 Cross Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V40 Cross Country engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo V40 and Volvo V40 Cross Country are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 335 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V40 Cross Country. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | no data | |
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