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Volvo C70 vs. Volvo S40

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$40,990
Starting MSRP
$27,750
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
-
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I5
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
250 hp
Horsepower
227 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
-
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

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Displacement
2.5L/154
Displacement
-
Displacement
-
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I5
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 1500 - 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
227 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

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Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
-
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
-
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

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Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Steering Type
Pwr Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

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Passenger Volume
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
-
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
-
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
-
Length, Overall
176 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
-
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
-
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
-
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
-
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Liftover Height
25 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
-
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
-
Second Hip Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
-
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
-
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
-
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

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Base Curb Weight
3,363 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

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Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Automatic Emergency Braking

Entertainment

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Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

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Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2013 Volvo C70 is more reliable than the 2011 Volvo S40 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 C70 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2011 S40.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2011 Volvo S40 is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Volvo C70 with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Volvo C70 or the 2011 Volvo S40?

The 2011 Volvo S40 is cheaper than the 2013 Volvo C70 with a $27,750 starting MSRP versus a $40,990 starting MSRP.

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