Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 3.2vsVolvo 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

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.2VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
243hp181kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,192cc195cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,710mm185in
Width-
1,804mm71in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,465mm58in
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
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 3.2Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 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 III3.2VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
29.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.2 has 33 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 3.2: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
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 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 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 III3.2
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.28.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.2 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 3.2: 0.8 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
722 km
448 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III3.2VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
243 hp
181 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 3.2Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 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 211 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 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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