The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 22,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.3
71.9
77.9
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
106.3
172.7
103.9
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.54 %

General
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
DEH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
60 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
835 mi
Range
899 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft