Volvo S40 2002 vs Volvo V70 1997
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The Volvo V70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 727 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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