Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 3.2vsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Lightest
    1,806 kg
    3,982 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.2VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
243hp181kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,192cc195cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,907mm75in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
575L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 3.2Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III3.2VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
38.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.2 has 28 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,919 kg
4,231 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 III3.2
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
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 III3.28.6 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.0 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.2 has more power, Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 0.6 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 4.4 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 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
722 km
448 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,321 km
821 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.0 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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 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

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 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 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 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 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 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III3.2VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
243 hp
181 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 3.2Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 113 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

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 XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 599 km (372 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 85 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

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