Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

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

New comparison
VS
VS
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 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
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,437kg3,168lb
1,437kg3,168lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
+40 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-10.5 s
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
18.4s-12.5 s
Calculated
21.4s-9.5 s
Calculated
23.8s-7.0 s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,252mm167in
4,252mm167in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,447mm57in
1,447mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
233L
233L
233L
233L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
224g/km
224g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.4 s
23.8 s
30.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hp and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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 (Stage 3)330 hp
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
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

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hp and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)330 hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.5 s
275 km/h
171 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.4 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
220 hp
164 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp 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 (Stage 3)330 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3)330 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2)286 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1)260 hpVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
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
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
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
224 g/km
224 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 330 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 2) 286 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 1) 260 hpVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 220 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Compare selected cars
1 vehicle selected

Popular comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 3 vs Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 2 vs Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 · Stage 1 vs Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 - car comparison - FastVsFaster