Volvo C30 2009 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Volvo C30
2009 - 2013
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 100 - 230 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 150 - 400 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 - 11.8 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 9.03.2 - 9.0
Volvo C30 petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Volvo C30 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.37 m
Width: 1.78 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Volvo C30 is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volvo C30 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
921 litresno data
Volvo V40 has more luggage space.
Volvo C30 has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`848~ 1`976
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 48009000
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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