Volvo C70 1999 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 9 seconds | 9.9 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 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
| 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): | 2`000 | 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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