2012 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Fiorino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Fiorino would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Fiorino | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Fiorino | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
