Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6

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

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Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight-
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
485L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
237g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has 4 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 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 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has more power, Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
-
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
-
237 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 3.0 T6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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