Volvo S70 1997 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 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 |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Volvo S70 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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