Volvo S70 (1997 – 1999) vs Pontiac Grand Prix (1997 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 247 hp at most. The Volvo S70 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h. The Pontiac Grand Prix uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. The Volvo S70 is the lighter car, from 1,424 kg against 1,535 kg. At 5,017 mm, the Pontiac Grand Prix is 297 mm longer than the Volvo S70.
| Specification |
Volvo
S70
1997 – 1999
|
Pontiac
Grand Prix
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 237 – 247 hp | 177 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 330 – 350 Nm | 263 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 195 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 5,016 – 5,017 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,846 – 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,806 – 2,807 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,424 kg | 1,535 – 1,614 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.