Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

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

New comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

2.0 V6 TB

202 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
240hp179kW
202hp151kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
271Nm200lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu 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
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
427L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700-5,100 rpm5,350 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
202 hp
151 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 38 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 2.3 20V T5: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe2.3 20V T56.9 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
619 km
385 mi
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
240 hp
179 kW
202 hp
151 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
271 Nm
200 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 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
619 km
385 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 317 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5
Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.3 20V T5
2.3 20V T5
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
2.0 V6 TB
3.2 V6
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
2.3 20V T5
1.8 T
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsAUDITT Coupe (8N)1.8 T
2.0 V6 TB
328Ci
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
2.3 20V T5
2.5 i 20V T5
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
2.0 V6 TB
2.5 20V T
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
2.3 20V T5
3.0 V6
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
2.0 V6 TB
2.0 i 16V Turbo
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
2.0 V6 TB
328i
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
2.3 20V T5
CLK 430 V8
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
2.0 V6 TB
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
VS
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)2.0 V6 TBvsToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
2.3 20V T5
Z28 5.7 i V8
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5vsChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 vs Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 2.0 V6 TB - car comparison - FastVsFaster