Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 2012 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V40 2016, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo V40 2016. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 2012 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2016. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 740 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: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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: | 1.45 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, if possible |
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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: | 2`040 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 200 | |
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