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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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)

299 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)

271 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,519 kg
    3,349 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    689 km
    428 mi
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • 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
1,519kg3,349lb
1,519kg3,349lb
1,519kg3,349lb
1,519kg3,349lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-13.0 s
Calculated
21.4s-9.5 s
Calculated
23.8s-7.0 s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
689km428mi
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
211g/km
211g/km
211g/km
211g/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
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
21.4 s
23.8 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 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
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
235 km/h
146 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: 1.6 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 0.4 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
151 hp/t
113 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
5.5 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
6.0 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
271 hp
202 kW
6.4 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 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 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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/h6.4 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 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
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 2)299 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V (Stage 1)271 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V230 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
689 km
428 mi
689 km
428 mi
689 km
428 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
211 g/km
211 g/km
211 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
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 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
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 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 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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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