2010 Volvo C30

At a Glance

Pricing $24,950 - $33,100
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.5l I5 T
Transmissions A5, M6
Fuel Economy 21 (city), 29-30 (highway)

The C30 is a compact 3-door hatchback from Volvo. The C30 has a unique interior with four bucket seats. Access to the cargo area is through a small inner hatch that doubles as the rear window. Introduced in 2008, the C30 has seen a number of changes over the years. The current model is powered by a unique five-cylinder turbo rated at 227-bhp. Although the C30 has sufficient power to feel sporty, its fuel economy ratings of 21/30 (city/highway) are somewhat underwhelming. The C30 is positioned as a premium model with a base price of over $25,000. This places the C30 in competition with models like the Volkswagen GTI and the Mini Cooper.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
C30 T5 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $24,950
C30 T5 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $26,200
C30 T5 Premier Plus 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $26,950
C30 T5 Premier Plus 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $28,200
C30 T5 Platinum 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $29,350
C30 T5 Platinum 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $30,600
C30 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $27,450
C30 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $28,700
C30 T5 R-Design Premier Plus 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $29,450
C30 T5 R-Design Premier Plus 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $30,700
C30 T5 R-Design Platinum 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $31,850
C30 T5 R-Design Platinum 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $33,100