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Volvo C30 facelift 2010 2.0 D3 (150 Hp)
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Volvo C30:
The Volvo C30 is a three-door, front-engine, front-wheel-drive premium compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2006 to 2013, in a single generation. Powered by inline-four and straight-five engines, the C30 is a variant of the Volvo S40/V50/C70 range, sharing the same Ford C1/Volvo P1 platform. Volvo marketed the C30 as a premium hatchback / sports coupe.
The C30's rear styling and frameless glass rear hatch recall Volvo's earlier P1800 ES and Volvo 480.
The Volvo SCC is a concept vehicle incorporating the rear hatch design from the Volvo P1800ES and the glass hatch from Volvo 480ES. Its safety features included forward collision warning, blind spot monitor and alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, flashing brake lights during hard braking, and headlights that follow the curvature of the road as the car turns. Many of these features would become commonplace years later. The SCC also featured a head-up display and communication with the car via mobile phone....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2010 Overview:
Volvo C30 (facelift 2010). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). With a weight of 1450 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.4 s). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 D3 (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Excellent blend of power and responsiveness, making it a highly capable and enjoyable diesel option.
Fuel Economy
Impressive fuel economy, offering a great balance between performance and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and stylish design
- • High safety standards (5-star Euro NCAP)
- • Comfortable and supportive front seats
- • Quality interior materials and build
- • Wide range of capable and efficient engines (especially D3/D4 and T5)
- • Agile and composed handling for a compact car
Cons:
- • Limited rear passenger space, especially for adults
- • Small and somewhat impractical boot opening
- • Higher running costs for performance models (T5)
- • Some interior plastics could feel less premium than rivals
- • Not as practical as conventional hatchbacks
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C30: 2008 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volvo |
| Model: | C30 |
| Generation: | facelift 2010 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 D3 (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 3500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.6 Hp/l [14mm more] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | D5204T5 More details about the engine D5204T5 |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.9 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.4 sec |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.1 kg/Nm, 241.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 |
| Max. weight: | 1900 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 233 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4266 mm mm [14mm more] |
| Width: | 1782 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1447 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1548 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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