Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurbovsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
225hp168kW
193hp144kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
95.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,408mm55in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,421mm56in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
403L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboBMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
30.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has 32 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 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 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i7.3 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 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 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
225 hp
168 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Trunk score
403 L
14.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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