Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

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

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,508 kg
    3,325 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
230hp172kW
254hp189kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,631kg3,596lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
687km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
278L
335L
Max trunk volume
921L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
62L
57L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
194g/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 20VVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
27.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 has 24 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 V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
1,631 kg
3,596 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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T56.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
687 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.4 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
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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.4 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VVolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,631 kg
3,596 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
713 km
443 mi
687 km
427 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
156 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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