Volvo C70 1999 vs Volvo V70 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 53 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | 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 V70 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 S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 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 V70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo C70 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| 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 V70, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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