Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo Spider (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 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    239 hp
    178 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
239hp178kW
200hp149kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
102.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
97.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
260L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
37.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 has 39 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,430 kg
3,153 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB7.7 s

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
239 hp
178 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 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

  • Heaviest

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