The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 20,800

€ 37,200

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.8 is 15.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
106.3
182.9
167.4 in
Length
182.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.32 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
M
Generation
XW5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
No data
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
468 mi
Range
No data
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
No data
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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