Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

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

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

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
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    555 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
250hp186kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
470L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,600 rpm3,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 has 2 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 2 hp (1 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
247 km/h
153 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V86.7 s

Although HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 has more power, Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 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
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 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
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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