Volvo C70 2009 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen EOS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo C70 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6400 | |
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