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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5vsVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
260hp194kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,401cc147cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
-
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
226g/km
189g/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 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 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 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 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 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has 20 hp more than Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 20 hp (15 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 III2.0 T5
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 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 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
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T56.8 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 0.9 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 1.4 L/100 km.

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 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
737 km
458 mi
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 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
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
737 km
458 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
189 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 2.0 T5
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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