The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 29,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
71.9
77.9
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
106.3
172.7
167.4 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.49 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
M
Generation
DEH
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
17.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
468 mi
Range
547 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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 Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
