The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 41,000
€ 22,700
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus RS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
57.9
71.8
79.5
57
70.2
80.3
71.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
104.3
172.8
103.9
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.54 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
DYB-RS
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
450 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
