2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight 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. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Insight | C30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
