Volvo C30

209,510 built
Produced
Volvo C30
About

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.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Engine
1.6 L Ford Duratec I4
Transmission
5-speed Getrag M56 manual
Drivetrain
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform
Volvo P1 Platform
Body
3-door hatchback
Class
Premium compact/Subcompact executive car (C)
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,447 mm
Assembly
🇧🇪 Belgium: Ghent (VCG)
Designer
Simon Lamarre
Related
Ford Focus Mk2
Predecessor
Volvo 480
Successor
Volvo V40 II

Generations

C30 R-Design2010–2013

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
C30 R-Design 20102013

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Reviews & research

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For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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