Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo V40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 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 | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| 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: | 4.72 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 | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1421 litres | |
| Volvo V70 has 7 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 159 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`970 | 1`740 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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