The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 34,000
€ 22,600
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
60.8
69.7
77.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.8 in
Height
57 in
105.9
175
103.9
167.4
175 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.17 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
ZE0
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
90 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
86 mi
Range
462 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
