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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurbovsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

2.0 V6 TB

202 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-2003

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    403 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
225hp168kW
202hp151kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
403L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
31.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
202 hp
151 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has 23 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
271 Nm
200 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB7.4 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has more power, Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
202 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
202 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboAlfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
225 hp
168 kW
202 hp
151 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
-
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
403 L
14.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 293 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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