Car comparison

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5TvsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    699 km
    434 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
699km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
485L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T5,500 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
34.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T has 10 hp more than Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 1.8 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
693 km
431 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
699 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
699 km
434 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 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
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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