2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2010 Ford Transit Connect and 2010 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 123 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo C30 (350 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. 2010 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2010 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Transit Connect | C30 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
