The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.72 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
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
34 mpg  ( 38 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
38 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
541 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 D5
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