Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsVolkswagen 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

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • 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 economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,422kg3,135lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
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
Trunk volume
233L
292L
Max trunk volume-
755L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
208g/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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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 T56.7 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.1 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
713 km
443 mi
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 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
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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/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
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

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/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
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

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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
Range score
713 km
443 mi
658 km
409 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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