| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.8 in | -6.9 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 189.9 in | -14 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3278 lb. | 3527 lb. | -249 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -59.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo S40.
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |