The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 41,000
€ 26,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus RS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
172.8 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.18 %
General
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
DYB-RS
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
500 mi
Range
601 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft





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





















