Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Lightest
    1,429 kg
    3,150 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    738 km
    459 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
230hp172kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,519kg3,349lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
278L
233L
Max trunk volume
921L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
200g/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 20VVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 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
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
42.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 60 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 60 hp (45 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
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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,519 kg
3,349 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V7.1 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 1.0 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 0.6 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
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
689 km
428 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
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

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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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 20VVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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