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Comparison Tests
2002 Luxury Convertibles Under $55,000 Comparison Test
Specifications and Performance
By Liz Kim
Date Posted 06-18-2002
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Warranty Information
Dimensions
Exterior
Dimensions & Capacities
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BMW
330Ci
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Ford
Thunderbird
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
|
Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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| Length,
in. |
176.6
|
186.3
|
182.7
|
185.7
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| Width,
in. |
69.2
|
72.0
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67.4
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71.5
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| Height,
in. |
54.0
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52.1
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55.5
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56.3
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| Wheelbase,
in. |
107.3
|
107.2
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102.6
|
104.9
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| Curb
weight, lbs. |
3616.0
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3775.0
|
3250.0
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3450.0
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| Turning
circle, ft. |
34.4
|
37.5
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34.4
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38.4
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Interior
Dimensions
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BMW
330Ci
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Ford
Thunderbird
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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| Front
headroom, in. |
38.3
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37.2
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38.9
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39.2
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| Front
legroom, in. |
41.7
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43.7
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42.3
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41.4
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| Front
shoulder room, in. |
54.5
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57.3
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52.4
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55.5
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| Rear
headroom, in. |
36.9
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N/A
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37.9
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38.8
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| Rear
legroom, in. |
32.0
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N/A
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33.0
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34.6
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| Rear
shoulder room, in. |
45.9
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N/A
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41.8
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44.9
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| Trunk
Space (cubic feet) |
7.7
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6.7
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12.5
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8.1
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Engine
& Transmission Specifications
Engine
and Transmission
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BMW
330Ci
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Ford
Thunderbird
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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| Engine
type |
DOHC,
24-valve inline six
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DOHC
32-valve V8
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DOHC,
16-valve inline four turbo
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DOHC,
20-valve inline five turbo
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| Displacement,
liters |
3.0
|
3.9
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2.3
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2.3
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| Horsepower
(SAE) @ rpm |
225
@ 5900
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252
@ 6100
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230
@ 5500
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236
@ 5100
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| Max.
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
214
@ 3500
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267
@ 4300
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258
@ 2500
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243
@ 2700
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| Transmission |
5-speed
manual
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5-speed
automatic
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5-speed
manual
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5-speed
automatic
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| Observed
Fuel Economy Combined, mpg |
20
|
21
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18
|
18
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| EPA
Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
20/28
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17/23
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19/28
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20/27
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Performance
Performance
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BMW
330Ci
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Ford
Thunderbird
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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| Zero-to-60-mph
acceleration, sec. |
6.7
|
7.0
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7.1
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6.7
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| Quarter-mile
acceleration, sec. |
15.2
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15.2
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15.5
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15.2
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| Quarter-mile
speed, mph |
92.1
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92.6
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94.5
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91.8
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| 60-to-0-mph
braking, feet |
110
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119
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124
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128
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| 600-ft
slalom, mph |
62.8
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60.6
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61.5
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63.6
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Warranty
Warranty
Information
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BMW
330Ci
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Ford
Thunderbird
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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| Basic
Warranty |
4
years/50,000 miles
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3
years/30,000 miles
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4
years/50,000 miles
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4
years/50,000 miles
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| Powertrain |
4
years/50,000 miles
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3
years/30,000 miles
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4
years/50,000 miles
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4
years/50,000 miles
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| Roadside
Assistance |
4
years/50,000 miles
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3
years/30,000 miles
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4
years/50,000 miles
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4
years/unlimited miles
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| Full Maintenance Program |
3
years/36,000 miles
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N/A
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3
years/36,000 miles
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N/A
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