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Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6vsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

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

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Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    237 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.0 T6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
304hp227kW
260hp194kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,852kg4,083lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
686km426mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
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Trunk volume
575L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
237g/km
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III3.0 T6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
25.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has 44 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III3.0 T6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
304 hp
227 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
686 km
426 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
237 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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