Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 45 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.9 | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 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: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo Spider has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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