Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 T5vsNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y34)

2.5T

260 hp2498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 T5NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
240hp179kW
260hp194kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
324Nm239lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
640km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
470L
-
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 T5Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T6,400 rpm2,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 T5NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
28.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
260 hp
194 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T has 20 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
324 Nm
239 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
1,710 kg
3,770 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 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
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
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T7.8 s

Although Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T has more power, Volvo S70 2.3 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 0.5 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 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
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 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
260 hp
194 kW
7.8 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
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
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 T5NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
640 km
398 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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