Volvo C70 2006 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 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 C70 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 204 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 479 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2200 | |
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