At a Glance
| Pricing | $24,600 - $30,900 |
|---|---|
| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | 2.5l I5 T |
| Transmissions | A5, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 21 (city), 29-30 (highway) |
The C30 had a long gestation as Volvo showed numerous concepts exploring the idea of a premium compact vehicle. The production C30 is a compact FWD hatchback with seating for four. The C30 is loosely based on the S40 and shares its 227-hp inline-five cylinder engine. Pricing starts in the low twenties placing the C30 in competition with the Mini Cooper.
What Changed:
The 2011 C30 wears a revised front fascia. The grille and lower intake are larger. Additional lower bright work differentiates the C30 from other Volvo models. The T5 R-design model also receives steering and suspension modifications. Steering response is quicker and the suspension is firmer.
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | Original MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 T5 | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $24,600 |
| C30 T5 Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $25,500 |
| C30 T5 Leather | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $25,800 |
| C30 T5 | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $25,850 |
| C30 T5 Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $26,400 |
| C30 T5 Leather Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $26,700 |
| C30 T5 Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $26,750 |
| C30 T5 Leather | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $27,050 |
| C30 T5 Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $27,300 |
| C30 T5 Leather Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $27,600 |
| C30 T5 Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $27,650 |
| C30 T5 Leather Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $27,950 |
| C30 T5 Leather Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $28,500 |
| C30 T5 Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $28,550 |
| C30 T5 Leather Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $28,850 |
| C30 T5 Leather Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $29,750 |
| C30 T5 R-Design | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $26,950 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $27,850 |
| C30 T5 R-Design | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $28,200 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $28,750 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $29,100 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | $29,650 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Preferred | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $30,000 |
| C30 T5 R-Design Preferred Climate | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | $30,900 |