Diesel and petrol · 2007–2013

Volvo C30

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volvo C30. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 8.8 L/100km, about $2,358 a year in Australia.

Fuel use
8.8 L/100km
2013 official
A year's petrol
$2,358
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
705 km
62 L tank
Seats
5

What a C30 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$21.24 per 100 km$2,358
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$25.87 per 100 km$2,846
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£24.70 per 100 miles£1,729
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.29 per 100 miles$2,199

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

C30, 2020–2022

Specs for the T5 2.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
C30
Built
2006-2013
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,252 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,447 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
Kerb weight
1,345 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Cylinders
5
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
169 kW
Torque
320 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2013Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2010Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2009Petrol10.3 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2008Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2007Diesel4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—

Volvo C30 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo C30?

The 2013 Volvo C30 uses 8.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volvo C30 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,358 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Volvo C30 go on a full tank?

About 705 km from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.

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