Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5vsRenault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

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

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Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014
VS

Renault Espace V

1.8 Energy TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    853 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
254hp189kW
225hp168kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,631kg3,596lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,393kg5,276lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
687km427mi
Calculated
853km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,798cc110cu 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
57L
58L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
39.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 has 29 hp more than Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
1,631 kg
3,596 lb
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
1,610 kg
3,549 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 Country2.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T56.4 s
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 1.2 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 Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 1.5 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 Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
687 km
427 mi
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
853 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.6 s
224 km/h
139 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 Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 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 Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.4 s
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 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 Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
254 hp
189 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,631 kg
3,596 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
687 km
427 mi
853 km
530 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 2.5 T5Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 345 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 42 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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