Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

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

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
300hp224kW
243hp181kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,907mm75in
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
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
214g/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 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: 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 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
149 km/h
93 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 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 has 57 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 57 hp (43 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 III3.2
320 Nm
236 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 III3.2
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 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
235 km/h
146 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 III3.28.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 2.5 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 III3.2
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
300 hp
224 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
-
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
214 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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