Car comparison

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5vsVolvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

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

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Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005
VS

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.5 20V T

193 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    654 km
    407 mi
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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 power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
239hp178kW
193hp144kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
270Nm199lb-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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
102.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
99.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,435cc149cu 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
Trunk volume
260L
427L
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 Convertible 2.3 20V T5Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 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 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 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 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 has 46 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 46 hp (34 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 Coupe2.5 20V T
270 Nm
199 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 Coupe2.5 20V T
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 Coupe2.5 20V T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe2.5 20V T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 0.6 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 1.0 L/100 km.

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 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 mi
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
654 km
407 mi

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 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Volvo C70 Convertible 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 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.8 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 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
239 hp
178 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
654 km
407 mi
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 167 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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