Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 D5vsVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5

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

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Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,806 kg
    3,982 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
235hp175kW
240hp179kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,996kg4,400lb
1,806kg3,982lb
Gross weight-
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,816mm111in
Front track-
1,588mm63in
Rear track-
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,526L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions
148g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D5Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
31.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,806 kg
3,982 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
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
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.9 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: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 2.8 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.9 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
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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

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
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 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
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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 D5VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,071 km
666 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 V90 2.0 D5Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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