Volvo C30 2006 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 2006 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo C30 2009, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volvo C30 2009. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 2006 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 2006 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 2006 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 2006 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo C30 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`700 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
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