The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 45,500
€ 28,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.94 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
100 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
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
27 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
443 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
