Car comparison

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurbovsVolvo 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 C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Largest trunk
    403 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
225hp168kW
230hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu 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
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
403L
233L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 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
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 5 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 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
-
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
403 L
14.2 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 13 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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