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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TvsNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

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

Nissan 200 SX (S14)

2.0 i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1993-2000

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    739 km
    459 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
99.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,470mm58in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
427L
307L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
31.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo has 7 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T and Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 7 hp (5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
265 Nm
195 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
1,350 kg
2,976 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T7.8 s
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 0.3 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 1.9 L/100 km.

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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
739 km
459 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 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
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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.5 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
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TNissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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 TNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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