Volvo C70 1999 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S70 1999 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 S70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo C70 and Volvo S70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 470 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 210 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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