Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5vsRenault Espace V 1.8 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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015
VS

Renault Espace V

1.8 TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,569 kg
    3,459 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
213hp159kW
225hp168kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,569kg3,459lb
1,672kg3,686lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,417kg5,329lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
98.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
760km472mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
247L
Max trunk volume-
2,035L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
57L
58L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
168g/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 1.8 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 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 V1.8 TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
40.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 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 V1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe has 12 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 12 hp (9 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 V1.8 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 Country2.0 T5
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
1,672 kg
3,686 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
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace V1.8 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 Country2.0 T56.9 s
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe7.9 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 1.0 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
760 km
472 mi
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
784 km
487 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
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 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 Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
213 hp
159 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
1,672 kg
3,686 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
760 km
472 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 1.8 TCe
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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