Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsVolkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI

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

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Eos

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

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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
    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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,514kg3,338lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
98.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
714km444mi
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
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance-
106mm4in
Trunk volume
233L
205L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
211g/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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
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
34.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 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
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1,514 kg
3,338 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 TSI
234 km/h
145 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 TSI7.8 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.3 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
689 km
428 mi
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenEos2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
210 hp
157 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
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,514 kg
3,338 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
689 km
428 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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 TSI

  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 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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