Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

3.0 V6

220 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
427L
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 2.3 20V T5Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: 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)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 20 hp (15 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)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 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)3.0 V6
1,415 kg
3,120 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)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)3.0 V66.7 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has more power, Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

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)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
619 km
385 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 317 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) 3.0 V6

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 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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