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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
260hp194kW
243hp181kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,806kg3,982lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,514mm60in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
485L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5Volvo V70 III 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
35.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has 17 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 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 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T57.2 s
VolvoV70 III3.28.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.4 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 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
700 km
435 mi
VolvoV70 III3.2
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 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 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
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
700 km
435 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5Volvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 181 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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