Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.0
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
880 km on highway
Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.41 m
Volvo S70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S70 is 24 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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853 litres
Volvo S70 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better.
