2011 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and 2011 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 934 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (350 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Colorado | C30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
