The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168 in
Length
176.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.35 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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
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.)
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
718 mi
Range
163 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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).
49.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft