Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsVolvo 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

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
240hp179kW
225hp168kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,319cc142cu 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
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
427L
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 2.3 20V T5Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700-5,100 rpm5,350 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 15 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T56.9 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
-
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 167 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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