Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
240hp179kW
235hp175kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,567kg3,455lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
-
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,907mm75in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,586mm62in
-
Ground clearance
151mm6in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
575L
560L
Max trunk volume-
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has 5 hp more than Volvo V90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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 III2.0 T5
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
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 III2.0 T57.7 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

Although Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 has more power, Volvo V90 2.0 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 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 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 2.5 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 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 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 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
864 km
537 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 2.0 T5Volvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 429 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 207 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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