Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsAUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

AUDI TT Coupe (8J)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,422kg3,135lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
90.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,352mm53in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
233L
290L
Max trunk volume-
700L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
183g/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 T5AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 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
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 30 hp more than AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,260 kg
2,778 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 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 T56.7 s
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI6.6 s

Although Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has more power, AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.1 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.0 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
713 km
443 mi
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 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
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,352 mm
53.2 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/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
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5AUDITT Coupe (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,352 mm
53.2 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
183 g/km
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 T5AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Coupe (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 162 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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