Car comparison

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

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

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Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 i 20V T5

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005
VS

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    403 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
245hp183kW
225hp168kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
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
104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
262L
403L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 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 i 20V T55,400 rpm2,400 rpm5,650 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 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 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
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 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 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has 20 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 i 20V T5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 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 i 20V T5
1,580 kg
3,483 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 i 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 i 20V T57.5 s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 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 i 20V T5
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
7.5 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 i 20V T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
245 hp
183 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • 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 130 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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