Volvo C70 2009 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 16 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (BMW Z4) 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.29 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 38 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volvo C70 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 18 600 | |
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