Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 T5vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 T5HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
240hp179kW
233hp174kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
470L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 T5Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 T5HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
31.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 T5 has 7 hp more than Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 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
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 T5HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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