Car comparison

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

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,020kg4,453lb
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
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
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
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,429mm56in
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
262L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
68L

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 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 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 i 20V T55,400 rpm2,400 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
29.7 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
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 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 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has 5 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 5 hp (4 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 i 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 i 20V T5
1,580 kg
3,483 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 i 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 i 20V T57.5 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 has more power, Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 0.6 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 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
245 hp
183 kW
7.5 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 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
1,580 kg
3,483 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
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
-
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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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

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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