The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (13 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 22,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel.
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1447
1782
2039
1484
1823
2015
1782 mm
Width
1823 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1484 mm
2640
4252
2650
4358
4252 mm
Length
4358 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1333 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.45 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
M
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
148 bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
240 NM
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.01 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
9.01 kg/bhp
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
34 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
412 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
412 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
263 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
263 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Flexifuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
567 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
363 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1148 L