Volvo C70 1999 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 64 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`350 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 390 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo C70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Volvo C70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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