The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 25,800
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
68.7
79.9
70.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
106.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
M
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
717 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
73.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft