Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 85 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 127 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):
11.2
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
880 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 2 cm higher.
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).
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.