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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003 330Ci

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · Facelift 2003

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    656 km
    408 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
240hp179kW
231hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
95.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
656km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,455mm175in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,483mm58in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
427L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330CiPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700-5,100 rpm5,350 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
1,465 kg
3,230 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
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 Coupe2.3 20V T56.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci: 0.1 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 1.7 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
619 km
385 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
656 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
7.0 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,369 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.0 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)Facelift 2003330Ci
Power
240 hp
179 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
656 km
408 mi
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Facelift 2003 330Ci

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • 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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