Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 130 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 163 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
9.4
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.49 m
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
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70.
Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better.