Volvo C70 2009 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (Mazda MX-5) 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: | 4.62 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | no data | |
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