Volvo V70 2000 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 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): | 9.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V70 2000 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 2000 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 23 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1421 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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