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Volkswagen Eos · Facelift 2010 2.0 TSIvsVolvo 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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Volkswagen Eos · Facelift 2010

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2015
VS

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,519 kg
    3,349 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
210hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,586kg3,497lb
1,519kg3,349lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
100.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
205L
278L
Max trunk volume-
921L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 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
MetricVolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
34.1 s
30.7 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
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
1,586 kg
3,497 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
236 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 1.5 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
733 km
456 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
236 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 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
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VehicleVolkswagenEosFacelift 20102.0 TSIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
1,586 kg
3,497 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
733 km
456 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos Facelift 2010 2.0 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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