Volvo V40 1996 vs Ford Escort 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 413 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 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): | 1`740 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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