Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000
VS

Subaru Impreza I (GC)

GT 2.0 Turbo

211 hp1994 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1994-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
1,994cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,690mm67in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,520mm99in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,455mm57in
Trunk volume
470L
353L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboSubaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo has 39 hp more than Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
1,255 kg
2,767 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 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo6.3 s

Although Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo has more power, Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 0.4 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 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
231 km/h
144 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 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
SubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboSubaruImpreza I (GC)GT 2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
353 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Impreza I (GC) GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 218 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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