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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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