Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5vsAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V

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

AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)

3.0 V6 30V

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • 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 practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
245hp183kW
220hp164kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
106.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
595km369mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,654mm104in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
262L
246L
Max trunk volume-
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions-
266g/km

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 T5AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V6,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has 25 hp more than AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 25 hp (19 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
300 Nm
221 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
1,675 kg
3,693 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 and AUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V: 0.4 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5AUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
-
595 km
369 mi
CO2 score
-
266 g/km
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
246 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VehicleAUDI A4 Cabriolet (B6 8H) 3.0 V6 30V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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