The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 23.2 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
1439
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
1787
1987
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1787 mm
Width
1782 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1439 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
2685
4498
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4498 mm
Length
4266 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
213 kg
12.3 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
100 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽  ( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
74 mi
Range
428 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
428 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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L