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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
984km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
278L
455L
Max trunk volume
921L
829L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
63L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 5 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 2.3 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
984 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
242 km/h
150 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20112.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
984 km
612 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 54 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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