Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsVolvo V90 2.0 T5

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 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,567kg3,455lb
1,796kg3,960lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,936mm194in
Width-
1,879mm74in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
157g/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 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 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 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
159 km/h
99 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 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has 10 hp more than Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 10 hp (7 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 T5
350 Nm
258 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 T5
1,796 kg
3,960 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 T57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 0.7 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 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 1.3 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 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 T5
809 km
503 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 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 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 T5
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
157 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V90 2.0 T5
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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