Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 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)

330Ci

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • 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 performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
Power
240hp179kW
231hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,488mm177in
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
440L
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) 330CiPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 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)330Ci5,900 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)330Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 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)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 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)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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
1,400 kg
3,086 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)330Ci
250 km/h
155 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)330Ci6.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 0.4 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)330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 2.2 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)330Ci
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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)330Ci
692 km
430 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)330Ci
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 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)330Ci
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.5 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)330Ci
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
Power
240 hp
179 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,488 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 Coupe 2.3 20V T5BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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