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. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Volvo C30. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 S80 (440 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo C30. (270 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo C30. 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 | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| 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 | 1759 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 |
