Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

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

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Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
220hp164kW
212hp158kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
87.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
233L
504L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
31.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 8 hp more than Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
235 km/h
146 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

Although Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has more power, Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
220 hp
164 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
-
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 126 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 271 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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