Volvo V40 2016 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 2016 engine produces 58 HP less power than Volvo V40 2012, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40 2012. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 2016 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 2016 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2012, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 2016 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 2016 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 2016 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 2016 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 2016 and Volvo V40 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 324 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 2016 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40 2012. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 6800 | |
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