2011 Volvo C30

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$24,700 - $27,100
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Engines keep power and efficiency in check

Limited luggage storage space

Updated exterior design

Stable ride quality

Cramped back seats

Updated optional packages

Swift acceleration from the turbo engine

Heavy with bucks

Revised standard and optional features

Revised exterior pallet now also includes new Orange Flame Metallic Paint

Specs & Features

$24,700

price

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.5L 5cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Volvo C30 Hatchback is a compact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $24,700. For that price, it mainly competes with more powerful rivals such as the Volkswagen GTI Hatchback. Meanwhile, less expensive challengers with weaker engines include the Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback and the Mazda Speed3 Hatchback. Meanwhile, the latter two rivals have more affordable price tags. Between 2 trims, the C30 offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 making 227 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The C30 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.2 seconds on its base engine. Regardless of the transmission, the C30 can manage a combined fuel economy of 24 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the C30 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We suggest getting the T5 base trim instead of the upper R-Design trim which costs $2,400. You should spend the extra money on the $1,800 Preferred Package and the $900 Climate Package. These packages include features such as a power glass sunroof, heated front seat, fog lamps, headlamp washers, and more.

Trims

    Base
    $24,700 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 5cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 227 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 149 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    T5
    $24,700 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone manual front air conditioning
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    R-Design
    $27,100 onwards
    • 18-inch dark alloy wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$24,700- $27,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.75

Horsepower

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$29,450- $40,650

Gasoline

8.38

230 hp @ 6500 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

4

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$21,100- $31,300

Gasoline

7.92

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

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2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.1 sec15.0 sec130 mph
    9.32 sec--

    2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg35 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/462 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg14 gal.252/392 mi.

      2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.2 in.68.8 in.56 in.6 in.104.7 in.
        155.9 in.66.3 in.56.1 in.5 in.100.3 in.

        2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10 cu.ft.86 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
          9.2 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.

          2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            150 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
            32.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.

            2011 Volvo C30 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              794 lbs.3208 lbs.
              816 lbs.2712 lbs.

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