2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Volvo S80 are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 158 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 (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80. 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | C30 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
