Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsVolvo 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 Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • 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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    689 km
    428 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
200hp149kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg 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
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu 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
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
292L
233L
Max trunk volume
755L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/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 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 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
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
30.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 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
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 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
VolvoC302.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

Although Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has more power, Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.4 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.4 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
689 km
428 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
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
VolvoC302.5 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

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
VolvoC302.5 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

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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
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
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
VolvoC302.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
200 hp
149 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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