Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

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

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Volvo C70 Coupe

2.5 20V T

193 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    738 km
    459 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
193hp144kW
170hp127kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
98.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
427L
233L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 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
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
42.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T has 23 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
270 Nm
199 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
1,450 kg
3,197 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T7.8 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 2.3 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
654 km
407 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V TVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
654 km
407 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 194 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

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range

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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