The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 21,200
 Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8F
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Volt is 9.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
177.1 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
893 lb
23.39 %
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽  ( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg  ( 17 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
17 MPGe
Volvo C30 1.8F
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
360 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
43.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
300.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft