Volvo C70 2009 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 23 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 235 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | no data | |
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