2012 Volvo C30 D3 vs. 2012 Volvo C30 D2
To start off, both 2012 Volvo C30 D3 and 2012 Volvo C30 D2 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C30 D3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 Volvo C30 D3 (350 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C30 D2. (270 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C30 D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C30 D2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo C30 D3 | 2012 Volvo C30 D2 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | C30 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
