Volvo V40 2002 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V40) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
| Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 25 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Volvo V40 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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