Car comparison

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPvsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

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

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Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

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Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • 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
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
200hp149kW
230hp172kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,519kg3,349lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,640mm104in
Front track-
1,535mm60in
Rear track-
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
321L
278L
Max trunk volume
639L
921L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,519 kg
3,349 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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
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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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
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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeotRCZ1.6 THPVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
821 km
510 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ 1.6 THPVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Is 222 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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