Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsVolvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

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

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Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Volvo C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002

Comparison overview

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Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,422 kg
    3,135 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
230hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,422kg3,135lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
233L
403L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
29.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo7.5 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: 0.8 s.

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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 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
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
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,422 kg
3,135 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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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
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
Range score
713 km
443 mi
-
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 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 C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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