Lancia Kappa SW (1996 – 2000) vs Volvo C70 Coupe (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Volvo C70 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. The Lancia Kappa SW uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Volvo C70 Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,416 kg against 1,489 kg.
| Specification |
Lancia
Kappa SW
1996 – 2000
|
Volvo
C70 Coupe
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 124 – 220 hp | 163 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 309 Nm | 230 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.5 s | 6.9 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 235 km/h | 210 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 12.7 L/100 km | 8.9 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,489 – 1,610 kg | 1,416 – 1,451 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.