The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 25,800

€ 26,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 8.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
68.7
79.9
57
70.2
80.3
68.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
106.3
175.6
103.9
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
XW3
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
717 mi
Range
547 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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