Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 T6vsVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6

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

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Volvo V90

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,852 kg
    4,083 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 T6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
310hp231kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
575L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
237g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 T6Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,100 rpm5,950 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 T6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T6 has 6 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 and Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T6
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 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 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T66.1 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T6 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 0.8 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 T6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T6 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 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
VolvoV902.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 T6
779 km
484 mi
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 T6 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 T6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 T6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
779 km
484 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V90 2.0 T6Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 T6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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