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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5vsVolvo 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 C70 Coupe

2.3 20V T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001
VS

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,266mm168in
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
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
427L
278L
Max trunk volume-
921L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700-5,100 rpm5,350 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has 10 hp more than Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 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 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T56.9 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5 has more power, Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
619 km
385 mi
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
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
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.3 20V T5VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
619 km
385 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
427 L
15.1 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.3 20V T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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