Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 2012 engine produces 57 HP more power than Volvo V40 2016, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V40 2016. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 2012 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 2016. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2016 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. | |||
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 |
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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): | 2`020 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 13 000 | |
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