Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TvsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

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

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
193hp144kW
182hp136kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
181Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
99.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,328mm170in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,478mm58in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
427L
365L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
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
34.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
150 km/h
93 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T has 11 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 11 hp (8 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7.5 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T has more power, Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 0.3 s.

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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
193 hp
144 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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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
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
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Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 89 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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