Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3vsRenault 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 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2016-2018
VS

Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    105 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,550 km
    963 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
100.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
45.4s
Calculated
57.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,550km963mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,783mm70in
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
153mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
2,101L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
58L
CO2 emissions
105g/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 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Renault Espace V 1.6 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.4 s
57.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has 50 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
1,500 kg
3,307 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

Although Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.1 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 2.2 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
1,550 km
963 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.5 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 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
1,550 km
963 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
105 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 615 km (382 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 356 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • 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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