Volvo S70 (1997 – 2000) vs Acura CL (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Volvo S70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Acura CL is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,386 kg. At 4,826 mm, the Acura CL is 106 mm longer than the Volvo S70.
| Specification |
Volvo
S70
1997 – 2000
|
Acura
CL
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 240 hp | 145 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 330 Nm | 199 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.7 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 245 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,826 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,386 – 1,489 kg | 1,365 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.