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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5vsOpel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,839mm191in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,514mm60in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,850L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
226g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has 10 hp more than Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.9 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
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Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 km (99 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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