The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,000
€ 20,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the C30 2.4i is 0.6 inches longer.
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
57
70.2
80.3
57
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.9
168
103.9
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.67 %
General
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
C30 2.4i
168 hp
123 hp
C30 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
C30 1.8
Performance
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C30 2.4i
28 mpg
32 mpg
C30 1.8
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
468 mi
C30 2.4i
459 mi
468 mi
C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
138.2 kWh
C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 2.4i
C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
