Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4vsRenault Espace V 1.6 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 Cross Country

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015
VS

Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,127 km
    700 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
44.0s
Calculated
57.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,127km700mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,596cc97cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,888mm74in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,677mm66in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,884mm114in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,621mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
335L
680L
Max trunk volume-
2,101L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
58L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4Renault Espace V 1.6 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe5,750 rpm2,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.0 s
57.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has 20 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
1,609 kg
3,547 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
215 km/h
134 mph
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T47.7 s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe8.6 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,127 km
700 mi
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
935 km
581 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Range score
1,127 km
700 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Is 133 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 345 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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