Car comparison

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

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

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Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
255hp190kW
243hp181kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
504km313mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
419L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,273L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions-
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6Volvo V70 III 3.2PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has 12 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,567 kg
3,455 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V68.0 s
VolvoV70 III3.28.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 2.3 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.2
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
504 km
313 mi
VolvoV70 III3.2
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
504 km
313 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6Volvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 257 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 156 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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