Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

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

Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,535mm60in
-
Rear track
1,531mm60in
-
Trunk volume
278L
321L
Max trunk volume
921L
639L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
203g/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 20VPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 30 hp more than Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 30 hp (22 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 2.0 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Is 211 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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