Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

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

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
203hp151kW
220hp164kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume-
233L
Max trunk volume
154L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
62L
CO2 emissions-
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 17 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s

Although Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 0.6 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
713 km
443 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
203 hp
151 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
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
Range score
473 km
294 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
153 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
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16VVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Is 442 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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