Volvo V40 2012 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 81 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 5 cm longer than the Lexus CT, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 985 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus CT. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 8800 | |
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