Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

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

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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,318 kg
    2,906 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Largest trunk
    312 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,318kg2,906lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
278L
312L
Max trunk volume
921L
1,006L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 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
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
733 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 34 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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