The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.2 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
176.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.47 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
ZE1
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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.)
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
61 MPGe
Volvo C30 D2
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
795 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft