Volvo V70 2000 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 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 10 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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