Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsVolvo XC70 II 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 XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

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
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
285hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight-
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
485L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
269g/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 XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
34.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 has 15 hp more than Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 15 hp (11 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.7 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
-
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
-
269 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 104 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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