Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 2016 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 2012 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40 2016, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V40 2016. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 2016 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 2012 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2016, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 2012 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 2012 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2016. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 2012 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V40 2012 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. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
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 2012 and Volvo V40 2016 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 2012 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40 2016. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 13 000 | |
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