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

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • 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 performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    403 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
225hp168kW
220hp164kW
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
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg 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
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
713km443mi
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
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
403L
233L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
208g/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 rpm1,500-4,800 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
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
28.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 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
220 hp
164 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 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
240 km/h
149 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 T56.7 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has more power, Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.8 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
-
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
-
208 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 13 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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