Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
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: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| 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 S40, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 853 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 727 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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