2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Volvo S40 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 59 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S40. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S40 weights approximately 16 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S40. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | C30 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
