2010 Volvo C30

At a Glance

Pricing $24,600 - $30,900
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.5l I5 T
Transmissions A5, M6
Fuel Economy 21 (city), 29-30 (highway)

The C30 had a long gestation as Volvo showed numerous concepts exploring the idea of a premium compact vehicle. The production C30 is a compact FWD hatchback with seating for four. The C30 is loosely based on the S40 and shares its 227-hp inline-five cylinder engine. Pricing starts in the low twenties placing the C30 in competition with the Mini Cooper.

What Changed:

The 2011 C30 wears a revised front fascia. The grille and lower intake are larger. Additional lower bright work differentiates the C30 from other Volvo models. The T5 R-design model also receives steering and suspension modifications. Steering response is quicker and the suspension is firmer.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
C30 T5 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $24,600
C30 T5 Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $25,500
C30 T5 Leather 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $25,800
C30 T5 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $25,850
C30 T5 Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $26,400
C30 T5 Leather Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $26,700
C30 T5 Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $26,750
C30 T5 Leather 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $27,050
C30 T5 Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $27,300
C30 T5 Leather Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $27,600
C30 T5 Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $27,650
C30 T5 Leather Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $27,950
C30 T5 Leather Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $28,500
C30 T5 Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $28,550
C30 T5 Leather Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $28,850
C30 T5 Leather Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $29,750
C30 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $26,950
C30 T5 R-Design Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $27,850
C30 T5 R-Design 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $28,200
C30 T5 R-Design Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $28,750
C30 T5 R-Design Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $29,100
C30 T5 R-Design Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) M6 FWD $29,650
C30 T5 R-Design Preferred 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $30,000
C30 T5 R-Design Preferred Climate 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) A5 FWD $30,900