The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,500

€ 20,800

€ 24,500
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 D3 is 0.6 inches longer.
C30 D3
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 D3
C30 1.8
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.61 %

General
C30 D3
C30 1.8
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 D3
C30 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
C30 D3
148 hp
123 hp
C30 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
C30 1.8
Performance
C30 D3
C30 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

C30 1.8
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 D3
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C30 D3
46 mpg
32 mpg
C30 1.8
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
468 mi
C30 D3
731 mi
468 mi
C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 D3
C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 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