Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5vsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

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

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • 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 practicality score
    44/100

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
239hp178kW
231hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
102.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,488mm177in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
260L
260L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 has 8 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 8 hp (6 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
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 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
1,645 kg
3,627 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
247 km/h
153 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci6.9 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 has more power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 2.1 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 mi
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
656 km
408 mi

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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
247 km/h
153 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
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
Power
239 hp
178 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
656 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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