Volvo V70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
8.3
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
950 km on highway
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.41 m
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
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.
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.
