The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 22,600
 Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 35,600
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 Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.2 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
176.8 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.02 %
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
89 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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 (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
462 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft