The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 20,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
57
70.2
80.3
58.4
71.8
79.3
70.2 in
Width
71.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
167.4
104.3
171.6
167.4 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.83 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
M
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
