The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 35,500

€ 20,800

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
57
70.2
80.3
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.2 in
Height
57 in
106.3
172.8
103.9
167.4
172.8 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12 %

General
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
DEH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
276 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
306 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
12.05 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
30 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
468 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
414 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
147.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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