Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsAlfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

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

2.4 JTDM

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    179 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
230hp172kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
96.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,387cc146cu 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
179g/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 2.4 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
35.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 20 hp (15 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
400 Nm
295 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,575 kg
3,472 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM: 0.8 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 2.2 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
1,029 km
640 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 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 RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5Alfa RomeoBrera2.4 JTDM
Power
230 hp
172 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
179 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 341 km (212 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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