The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 29,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
57
70.2
80.3
61
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
61 in
103.9
168
106.3
175
168 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.04 %

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
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
32.25 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
24 kWh✽
( 138 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
138 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
99 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
99 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).
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).
48.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
48.8 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
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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