The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 2.0D is 17.9 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 9.8 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1782 mm
Width
1770 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1447 mm
Height
1545 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
4266 mm
Length
4445 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1642 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.48 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
280 NM
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.2 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
15.2 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽  ( 144 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0D
54 MPGe
144 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
37 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
547 mi
Range
86 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
56.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
323 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
680 L