Volvo C70 (2005 – 2013) vs Audi A4 Cabriolet (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Audi A4 Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo C70 uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,472 kg against 1,540 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
C70
2005 – 2013
|
Audi
A4 Cabriolet
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2013 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 13 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 230 hp | 18 – 256 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 400 Nm | 225 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 11.8 s | 6.8 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 240 km/h | 201 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,472 – 1,816 kg | 1,540 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

