Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 4.4 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 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
860 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 m
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:
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420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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.
