Acura CL (1997 – 2001) vs Volvo S70 (1997 – 1999): specs compared
The Volvo S70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 247 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 209 km/h. The Acura CL uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,424 kg. At 4,826 mm, the Acura CL is 106 mm longer than the Volvo S70.
| Specification |
Acura
CL
1997 – 2001
|
Volvo
S70
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 200 hp | 237 – 247 hp |
| Torque | 199 – 264 Nm | 330 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,460 kg | 1,424 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.