2013 Volvo C30 vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2013 Volvo C30 and 2013 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Volvo C30 and 2013 Volvo C70 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 224 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70. 2013 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Volvo C30 | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | C30 | C70 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1751 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4266 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2039 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1447 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |