The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 29,300
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.6 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
168 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.62 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 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 DRIVe
69 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
55 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
899 mi
Range
99 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
48.8 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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