Car comparison

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VvsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

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

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Porsche 968 Cabrio

3.0 16V

240 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1991-1995
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    841 km
    523 mi
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
240hp179kW
239hp178kW
Torque
305Nm225lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.9s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.7s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
841km523mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
225L
260L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
74L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.7 s
28.7 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V has 1 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6.5 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 2.9 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
841 km
523 mi
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche968 Cabrio3.0 16VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
841 km
523 mi
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VehiclePorsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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