Volvo V40 1998 vs Ford Focus 1999

 
Volvo V40
1998 - 2000
Ford Focus
1999 - 2001
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 160 HP115 HP
Torque: 230 NM158 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds10.3 seconds
Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo V40 engine produces 45 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.97.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 210 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway930 km on highway
610 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km440'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 2 years6 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volvo S40Used 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.36 m
Width: 1.72 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 m
Volvo V40 is larger, but slightly lower.
Volvo V40 is 12 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 470 litres490 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1420 litresno data
Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Focus.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`655
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Ford Focus has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better
Average price (€): 600800
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Ford Focus has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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