The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 26,200

€ 36,600

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
68.7
80.5
70.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
106.3
176.4
168 in
Length
176.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.2 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
M
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
547 mi
Range
1332 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
39.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft







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