Volvo C70 2009 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.3 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 335 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 8200 | |
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