MPG V40 1.8 16v vs V70 2.5 20v?

Depends on many things. Is the V70 going to be AWD? Both cars from the same model year?

As a rough estimate, I compared the 2000 V40 against the 2000 V70. The V70 was the five speed auto with the 2.4L engine.

V40: 21 mpg city, 28 mpg hwy V70: 20 mpg city, 28 mpg hwy

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Right, the V40 is an old one - first year it was produced. The V70 - something like a 98, I reckon - and no, probably not AWB. Both manual.

The 2.5 20v will give around 26-28mpg in town, and upto 36mpg on a steady long run. On average you'll be around 31-32mpg driven 1 or 2 up with more or less nothing in the boot.

These figures are for spring / summer time. You'll loose about 2mpg during the winter- more if its short town driving.

Keeping the tyres pumped up and it properly serviced will all help.

Tim.. Tim..

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