Volvo C30 - Generation 1.1 (2007-2010)

VOLVO C30 (2007-2010)

Cheaper than the S40 back then, the C30 represented a new direction when it comes to Volvo's styling. First launched in 2007, it was made available in a regular 2.4 and T5 models which was followed by an uplevel 2.4 SE in 2008.

See the overview of this C30
See the Generation 1.2 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	T5	2.4 SE	2.4
Years Available	August 2007-March 2010	July 2008-March 2010	August 2007-March 2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	B5254T7 2.5 DOHC 20V I5	B5244S4 2.4 DOHC 20V I5	B5244S4 2.4 DOHC 20V I5
Horsepower	227hp @ 5,000rpm	168hp @ 6,000rpm	168hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	320Nm @ 1,500-5,000rpm	230Nm @ 4,400rpm	230Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,252mm	4,252mm	4,252mm
Width	1,782mm	1,782mm	1,782mm
Height	1,447mm	1,447mm	1,447mm
Wheelbase	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm
Curb Weight	1,424kg	1,424kg	1,424kg
Body Style	3 Door Hatchback	3 Door Hatchback	3 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/50 R17	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: Blind Spot Information System	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: HID Headlamps, Headlamp Washers, Rear Spoiler	Adds: None	Rear Wiper, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Puddle Lamp, Moon Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Hands Free Phone	Adds: None	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Intelligent Driver Information System with On Board Computer, Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	8, Dynaudio System	8, Dynaudio System	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES			Moon roof added in July 2008.
RIVALS	Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Mercedes Benz B Class