Volvo C70 2011 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 212 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | no data | |
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