Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

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

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

1.8 TBi

200 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
864km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
233L
300L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi5,000 rpm1,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
33.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 30 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 30 hp (22 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
320 Nm
236 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
1,430 kg
3,153 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
235 km/h
146 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.9 L/100 km.

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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
689 km
428 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
864 km
537 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
230 hp
172 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
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoBrera1.8 TBi
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
864 km
537 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 T5Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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