The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 33,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the C30 T5 is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 T5
V40 T5
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 T5
V40 T5
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.24 %

General
C30 T5
V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C30 T5
V40 T5
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
C30 T5
227 hp
251 hp
V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
V40 T5
Performance
C30 T5
V40 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 T5
V40 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
C30 T5
26 mpg
30 mpg
V40 T5
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
488 mi
C30 T5
428 mi
488 mi
V40 T5
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
149.7 kWh
C30 T5
170.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 T5
V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft