BMW Z4 2009 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo C70, but torque is 70 NM less than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 38 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | no data | |
| BMW Z4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 10 000 | |
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