Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 125 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 167 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
9.3
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
840 km on highway
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 m
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:
11.3 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.
