Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.5 20V T

193 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    654 km
    407 mi
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
193hp144kW
192hp143kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
99.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
427L
290L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T has 1 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T7.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T has more power, Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
654 km
407 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
193 hp
144 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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