Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

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

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
200hp149kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
292L
233L
Max trunk volume
755L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
42.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
1,429 kg
3,150 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 0.8 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 mi
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
738 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
658 km
409 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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