Volvo V40 1996 vs Volvo V70 1997

 
Volvo V40
1996 - 1999
Volvo V70
1997 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP126 HP
Torque: 183 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds11.9 seconds
Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo V40 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.010.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km9.5 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo V40 consumes 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway860 km on highway
640 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years5 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volvo S40Installed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.72 m
Width: 1.72 m1.76 m
Height: 1.41 m1.41 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: 413 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1421 litres1580 litres
Volvo V40 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 159 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.2 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): 1`7401`970
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 6001200
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volvo V70 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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