Volvo V40 2012 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger. Volvo V40 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 921 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 84 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`574 kg | 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 396 kg | 341 kg | |
| Volvo V40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3600 | |
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