Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

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

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Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
300hp224kW
275hp205kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,748kg3,854lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
485L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
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 V70 II R 2.5i V20Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 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 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
-
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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