Volvo S70 1999 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo S70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo S70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S70 is 24 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1421 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S70 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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