Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5vsVolvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

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

New comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005
VS

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • 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 practicality score
    52/100

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    239 hp
    178 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
239hp178kW
225hp168kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
102.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
-
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
Trunk volume
260L
403L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
29.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 has 14 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
239 hp
178 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
598 km
372 mi
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 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
VehicleVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.3 20V T5
2.3 20V T5
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
2.0 20V Turbo
2.0 20V Turbo
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsVolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
2.3 20V T5
330Ci
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsBMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
2.0 20V Turbo
1.8 T
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsAUDITT Coupe (8N)1.8 T
2.3 20V T5
2.0
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsHondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
2.0 20V Turbo
2.5 i 20V T5
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
2.3 20V T5
3.0 V6
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsAlfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
2.0 20V Turbo
3.0 V6
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
2.3 20V T5
3.0 V6 30V
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsAUDIA4 Cabriolet (B6 8H)3.0 V6 30V
2.0 20V Turbo
330Ci
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsBMW3 Series Coupe (E46)330Ci
2.3 20V T5
3.2 V6
VS
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5vsAlfa RomeoSpider (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
2.0 20V Turbo
1.8 T
VS
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurbovsAUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 vs Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo - car comparison - FastVsFaster