The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 33,000

€ 24,000

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 V40 T5 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
55.9
70.2
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.2
172
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.37 %

General
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
V40 T5
251 hp
168 hp
C30 2.4i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C30 2.4i
Performance
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

C30 2.4i
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
V40 T5
30 mpg
28 mpg
C30 2.4i
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
488 mi
Range
459 mi
V40 T5
488 mi
459 mi
C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
159.2 kWh
V40 T5
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 T5
C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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