Volvo V40 2016 vs Fiat Tipo 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V40) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Tipo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 57 HP more power than Fiat Tipo, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Fiat Tipo. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger, but lower. Volvo V40 and Fiat Tipo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 324 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Tipo has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 116 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Tipo has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9400 | |
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