Volvo C70 2011 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C70 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C70 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo C70 has 84 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The Audi A5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A5, 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 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9600 | |
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