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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5TvsAlpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Alpina D3 Touring (E91)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions-
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TAlpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 DieselPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T has 10 hp more than Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 4.3 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
761 km
473 mi
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TAlpinaD3 Touring (E91)2.0 Diesel
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TAlpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina D3 Touring (E91) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 484 km (301 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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