The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 24,500

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the C30 1.8 is 1.4 cm shorter.
C30 1.8
C30 D3
1447
1782
2039
1447
1782
2039
1782 mm
Width
1782 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1447 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4252
2640
4266
4252 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
C30 1.8
C30 D3
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.61 %

General
C30 1.8
C30 D3
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 1.8
C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
C30 1.8
123 bhp
148 bhp
C30 D3
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
C30 1.8
165 NM
350 NM
C30 D3
Performance
C30 1.8
C30 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 1.8
C30 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
C30 1.8
39 mpg
55 mpg
C30 D3
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
468 mi
Range
731 mi
C30 1.8
468 mi
731 mi
C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 1.8
C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L