Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V40) 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: | 126 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 24 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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