The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) C30 DRIVe
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) C30 D4
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 length and width, but the C30 DRIVe is 0.4 inches lower.
C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.03 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
D4162T
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
C30 DRIVe
113 hp
175 hp
C30 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
C30 D4

Performance

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
46 mpg
C30 D4
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
731 mi
C30 DRIVe
899 mi
731 mi
C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C30 DRIVe
C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft