Volvo V70 2002 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 61 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 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 | 1420 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 221 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`160 | 1`800 | |
| 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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