Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
250hp186kW
243hp181kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
4,981cc304cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,885mm192in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
470L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo has 7 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
250 hp
186 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

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