Volvo V40 1999 vs Ford Escort 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger. Volvo V40 is 18 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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