The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 24,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the C30 1.6D DRIVe is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
56.6
70.2
80.3
57
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
103.9
167.4
103.9
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.87 %

General
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
C30 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C30 D3
Performance
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
46 mpg
C30 D3
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
731 mi
C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
731 mi
C30 D3
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).
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
C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
C30 D3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 1.6D DRIVe
C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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