2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 97 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 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | C30 | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2788 mm |
