The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 45,500
€ 22,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
56.7
70.4
78.2
57
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
105.7
177.1
103.9
167.4
177.1 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
23.39 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
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
32 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 2.0
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
