The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 27,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 8.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
58.7
68.7
80.5
57
70.2
80.3
68.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
106.3
176.4
103.9
168
176.4 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1332 mi
Range
731 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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