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Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo · Stage 3vsVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo · Stage 2vsVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo · Stage 1vsVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000

Comparison overview

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Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
Power
375hp280kW+125 hp
325hp242kW+75 hp
295hp220kW+45 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.5 s
5.7s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s-6.8 s
Calculated
16.0s-4.8 s
Calculated
17.5s-3.2 s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,720mm186in
4,720mm186in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
470L
470L
470L
470L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hpVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 2) 325 hpVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 1) 295 hpVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo 250 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 2) 325 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 1) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
16.0 s
17.5 s
20.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp has 125 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo 250 hp and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
1,473 kg
3,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp5.2 s
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp5.7 s
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp6.0 s
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo 250 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 2) 325 hp and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 1) 295 hp, separated by only 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
5.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
VolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
VolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 3)375 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 2)325 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo (Stage 1)295 hpVolvoS702.3 Turbo250 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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