2011 Volvo C30 vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2011 Volvo C30 and 2011 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 591 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
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 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo C30 | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | C30 | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |
