The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 41,000

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
71.8
79.5
70.2 in
Width
71.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.3
172.8
167.4 in
Length
172.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.2 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
M
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
360 mi
Range
500 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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