Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

225d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
230hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
91.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
278L
390L
Max trunk volume
921L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
52L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
124g/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 20VBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225dPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d: 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.3 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
218 hp
163 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 12 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 12 hp (9 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
450 Nm
332 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,420 kg
3,131 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d6.3 s

Although Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 0.4 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 4.0 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,106 km
687 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.3 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
230 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.3 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
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

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 20VBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 88 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 394 km (245 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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