| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | C30 |
| Style | T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $25,450 |
| Options on test vehicle | Preferred Package ($1,800 -- includes power driver and passenger seats; aluminum interior inlays; front fog lights; and power glass moonroof); Exterior Styling Kit ($1,445); Automatic Transmission With Geartronic ($1,250); Leather Seating Surfaces ($1,200); Climate Package ($900 -- includes heated front seats; headlamp washers; rain-sensing windshield wipers; electronic climate control; and interior air quality system); Dual Xenon Headlamps With Active Bending Lights ($800); Metallic Paint ($550); Sirius Satellite Radio With Complimentary 6-Month Subscription ($400); Interior Styling Kit ($295). |
| As-tested MSRP | $34,090 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Inline-5 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,521cc (154cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 227 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 236 @ 1,500 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed Automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 4.66; II: 3.03; III: 1.98; IV: 1.34; V: 1.02; R: 5.11; Final Drive: 2.277 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.4:1 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | HX MX M |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 205/50/VR17 93 |
| Tire size, rear | 205/50/VR17 93 |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.0 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.0 @ 94.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 130 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 68.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.81 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 45.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.9 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Manual shifting makes for better control off the line (doesn't upshift with wheelspin). Best run in manual mode. Impressive torque. Easy to overwhelm tires. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Soft pedal isn't appropriate in a hatch with the C30's sporting intentions. Consistent, if long, stops. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Large, cumbersome wheel and relatively slow, lifeless steering conspire to make the C30 almost dead around the skid pad. Too soft also. Slalom: Non-defeat stability control offers only mild interference when on. Turn it off and the performance envelope increases but then the system intervenes heavily. Best run with stability control on. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 49.62 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 36.12 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 11.5 H |
| Fuel used for test | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 15.9 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,203 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,238 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 62/38 |
| Length (in.) | 167.9 |
| Width (in.) | 70.2 |
| Height (in.) | 57.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 103.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.3 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.9 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.6 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 54.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 51.3 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.3 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 33.4 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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