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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V · Stage 3vsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V · Stage 2vsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V · Stage 1vsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

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 (Stage 3)

345 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)

299 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)

271 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,508 kg
    3,325 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • 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
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
Power
345hp257kW+115 hp
299hp223kW+69 hp
271hp202kW+41 hp
230hp172kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,508kg3,325lb
1,508kg3,325lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+31 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+19 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-16.0 s
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.5 s
5.7s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.0s-9.2 s
Calculated
19.7s-6.5 s
Calculated
21.8s-4.4 s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg 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
13.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,266mm168in
4,266mm168in
4,266mm168in
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
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
278L
278L
278L
278L
Max trunk volume
921L
921L
921L
921L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
203g/km
203g/km
203g/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 20V (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2) 299 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1) 271 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 3)345 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp5,000 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 20V (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
19.7 s
21.8 s
26.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp has 115 hp more than Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hp and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp: 115 hp (86 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

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 (Stage 3)345 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2) 299 hp and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1) 271 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 3)345 hp
345 hp
257 kW
5.2 s
281 km/h
175 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
5.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
271 hp
202 kW
6.0 s
262 km/h
163 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 3)345 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 3)345 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hpVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
299 hp
223 kW
271 hp
202 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
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
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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
203 g/km
203 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2) 299 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1) 271 hpVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 230 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 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

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