Volvo C30 2009 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 and Volvo V50 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo C30 is 25 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V50 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 166 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`414 kg | 1`381 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 336 kg | 509 kg | |
| Volvo C30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 51 procentiem less than Volvo V50. Therefore, Volvo V50 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2800 | |
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