Car comparison

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

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • 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
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu 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
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
278L
233L
Max trunk volume
921L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
211g/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 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 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
VolvoC302.5 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
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.5 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
26.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
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
98 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 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
VolvoC302.5 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
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

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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
713 km
443 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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