Car comparison

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5TvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
210hp157kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
485L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
58.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 5 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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 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 20042.5T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.5 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 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 3.7 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 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
693 km
431 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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 20042.5T
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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 20042.5T
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5TVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Is 337 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 401 km (249 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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