Car comparison

Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T · Stage 3vsVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T · Stage 2vsVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T · Stage 1vsVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T

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

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Volvo XC70 I

2.5 T (Stage 3)

315 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2002-2004
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Volvo XC70 I

2.5 T (Stage 2)

273 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2002-2004
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Volvo XC70 I

2.5 T (Stage 1)

248 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2002-2004
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Volvo XC70 I

2.5 T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,742 kg
    3,840 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
Power
315hp235kW+105 hp
273hp204kW+63 hp
248hp185kW+38 hp
210hp157kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,742kg3,840lb
1,742kg3,840lb
1,742kg3,840lb
1,742kg3,840lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
+36 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+23 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
+15 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s-1.9 s
7.2s-1.3 s
7.7s-0.8 s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
21.9s-17.9 s
Calculated
26.3s-13.5 s
Calculated
29.9s-9.8 s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,733mm186in
4,733mm186in
4,733mm186in
4,733mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,763mm109in
2,763mm109in
2,763mm109in
2,763mm109in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
485L
485L
485L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,641L
1,641L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
68L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hpVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 2) 273 hpVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 1) 248 hpVolvo XC70 I 2.5 T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
26.3 s
29.9 s
39.8 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 hp more than Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T 210 hp and Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
1,742 kg
3,840 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp6.6 s
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp7.2 s
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp7.7 s
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp and Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T 210 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 2) 273 hp and Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 1) 248 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
6.6 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
VolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 I2.5 T210 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
273 hp
204 kW
248 hp
185 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC70 I 2.5 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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