Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
10.1
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
850 km on highway
Volvo V70 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.
