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 7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
168 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.49 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽  ( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0D
45 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
31 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft