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Volvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004 2.5T · Stage 3vsVolvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004 2.5T · Stage 2vsVolvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004 2.5T · Stage 1vsVolvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004 2.5T

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

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Volvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004

2.5T (Stage 3)

315 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
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Volvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004

2.5T (Stage 2)

273 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
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Volvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004

2.5T (Stage 1)

248 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
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Volvo XC70 I · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,689 kg
    3,724 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    613 km
    381 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 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
1,689kg3,724lb
1,689kg3,724lb
1,689kg3,724lb
1,689kg3,724lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
+26 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+16 km/h
229 km/h
142 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
81.8s99% 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
22.9s-16.6 s
Calculated
27.3s-12.1 s
Calculated
31.3s-8.2 s
Calculated
39.5s
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
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
613km381mi
Calculated
613km381mi
Calculated
613km381mi
Calculated
613km381mi
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 Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 2) 273 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 1) 248 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 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
22.9 s
27.3 s
31.3 s
39.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 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
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 hp more than Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hp and Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
246 km/h
153 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp and Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 2) 273 hp and Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 1) 248 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
7.2 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
7.7 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
8.5 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
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

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
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp 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
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 3)315 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 2)273 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T (Stage 1)248 hpVolvoXC70 IFacelift 20042.5T210 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
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
1,689 kg
3,724 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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
Range score
613 km
381 mi
613 km
381 mi
613 km
381 mi
613 km
381 mi
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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 2) 273 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 1) 248 hpVolvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T 210 hp
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC70 I Facelift 2004 2.5T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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