Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
9.1
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel.
Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
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2`130
Safety:
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Quality:
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
