Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

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

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Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 i 20V T5

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
245hp183kW
218hp163kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
262L
147L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T55,400 rpm2,400 rpm5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has 27 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (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 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 i 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
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 Convertible2.3 i 20V T57.5 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V66.8 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 0.7 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 i 20V T5
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 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 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
147 L
5.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 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 Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 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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