Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6vsVolvo 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

3.6 FSI V6

260 hp3597 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2010
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

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
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,422 kg
    3,135 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260hp194kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,591kg3,508lb
1,422kg3,135lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
99.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu 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
183L
233L
Max trunk volume
358L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions-
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66,000 rpm2,400-4,000 rpm6,250 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
MetricVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 has 30 hp more than Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,422 kg
3,135 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66.9 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s

Although Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 has more power, Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 0.5 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
598 km
371 mi
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
713 km
443 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 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
598 km
371 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
183 L
6.5 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 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 3.6 FSI V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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