2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic vs. 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic

To start off, both 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic and 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic. (197 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic weights approximately 54 kg more than 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Volvo C70 2.4 T Automatic 2006 Volvo C70 T5 Automatic
Make Volvo Volvo
Model C70 C70
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2435 cc 2519 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1657 kg 1711 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 62 L


 

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