Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

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

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / 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 combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
240hp179kW
239hp178kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu 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 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 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 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 1 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 1 hp (1 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
619 km
385 mi
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 mi

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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Convertible2.3 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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
598 km
372 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 167 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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