Volvo C30 (2006 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Eos (2006 – 2011): specs compared
The Volkswagen Eos is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 230 hp. The Volvo C30 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.3 s. The Volkswagen Eos has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo C30 uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,456 kg. At 4,409 mm, the Volkswagen Eos is 157 mm longer than the Volvo C30.
| Specification |
Volvo
C30
2006 – 2009
|
Volkswagen
Eos
2006 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 230 hp | 140 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 350 Nm | 200 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 11.9 s | 7.3 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 205 – 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.1 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,252 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,279 – 1,479 kg | 1,456 – 1,602 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

