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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5vsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
260hp194kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,514mm60in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
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
CO2 emissions
226g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
25.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has 5 hp more than Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,605 kg
3,538 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 20042.4i 20V T5
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T56.8 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 0.6 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 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 1.2 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
737 km
458 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
542 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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

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 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 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
737 km
458 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
-
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 2.4i 20V T5Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Is 20 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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