Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V 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

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Volkswagen Eos

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
87.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume
233L
205L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
224g/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 T5Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
35.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 20 hp (15 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V 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
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 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 T57.1 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 0.7 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.2 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
660 km
410 mi
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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