2012 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 92 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | C30 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4266 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2039 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |