Volvo C70 2006 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 510'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C70 | |
| 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: | 4.58 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 33 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | no data | |
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Volvo C30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C30. 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: | 12.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2.1 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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