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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurbovsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    403 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225hp168kW
225hp168kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
403L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboVolvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
35.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
235 km/h
146 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 C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
Trunk score
403 L
14.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 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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