Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5T

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

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
240hp179kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
1,666kg3,673lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,907mm75in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,548mm61in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
485L
Max trunk volume-
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
32.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has 30 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,666 kg
3,673 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 III2.0 T5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.9 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.6 s

Although Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has more power, Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and Volvo V70 III 2.0 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 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 1.5 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 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
833 km
518 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
727 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 2.0 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 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.6 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 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
1,666 kg
3,673 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
-
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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