Car comparison

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSvsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

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Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
243hp181kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight-
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,981cc304cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,885mm192in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,790mm110in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
475L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSVolvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSVolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.8 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS has 3 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.3 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
243 hp
181 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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