Volvo C70 2009 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 15 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.2 | |
Volvo C70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | 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 | |
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 | |
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`070 | 1`905 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 10 000 | no data | |
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