Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5vsRenault 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

2.0 T5

213 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015
VS

Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    213 hp
    159 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,609 kg
    3,547 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
213hp159kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,624kg3,580lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
82.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
57.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km437mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
247L
Max trunk volume-
2,035L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
57L
58L
CO2 emissions
189g/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 2.0 T5Renault Espace V 1.6 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T56,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,250 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 Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
57.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 has 13 hp more than Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
300 Nm
221 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 Country2.0 T5
1,624 kg
3,580 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 Country2.0 T5
220 km/h
137 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 Country2.0 T57.2 s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 1.4 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 Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: 1.9 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 Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 Country2.0 T5
704 km
437 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 Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 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 Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 2.0 T5 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 Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 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 Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
213 hp
159 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Range score
704 km
437 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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