The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 D3 is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
168 in
Length
177.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.45 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
M
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
41 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
22 kWh✽  ( 153 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 D3
45 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
642 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
43.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
769 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft