Volvo V40 1998 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 4 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 23 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | 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 V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo V40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Volvo V40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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