Volvo C70 1999 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 88 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. 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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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