Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIvsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

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

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Volkswagen Eos

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
210hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,497kg3,300lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,407mm174in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
106mm4in
-
Trunk volume
205L
233L
Max trunk volume
380L
-
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.

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
30.5 s
Top speed
236 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
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
1,497 kg
3,300 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI7.8 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.8 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,497 kg
3,300 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
764 km
475 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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