2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Hyundai i30 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 103 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Volvo | Hyundai |
| Model | C30 | i30 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
