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2008 Volvo C30 Rear Three Quarter View
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2008 Volvo C30 - Four Seasons Wrap-Up

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Overview
body style 2-door hatchback
accommodation 4 passengers
constructionSteel unibody
Powertrain
Engine 20-valve DOHC turbo I-5
Displacement 2.5 liters (154 cu in)
Horsepower227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission type5-speed automatic
DriveFront-wheel
Chassis
Steering Power rack-and-pinion
lock-to-lock 2.6 turns
turning circle38.1 ft
Suspension, frontStrut-type, coil springs
Suspension, rearMultilink, coil springs
Brakes f/rVented discs/discs, ABS
Tires Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
Tire size205/50VR-17
Measurements
headroom f/r38.2/37.8 in
legroom f/r 41.6/34.2 in
shoulder room f/r54.7/51.3 in
hip room f/r54.7/51.3 in
L x W x H 167.4 x 70.2 x 57.0 in
Wheelbase 103.9 in
Track f/r60.4/60.3 in
Weight3173 lb
weight dist. f/r 62.5/37.5%
cargo capacity12.9/20.2 cu ft (rear seats up/down)
fuel capacity15.9 gal
est. fuel range390 miles
fuel grade87 octane
Our Test Results
0-60 mph7.1 sec
0-100 mph17.7 sec
1/4-mile15.5 sec @ 94 mph
30-70 mph passing6.9 sec
peak acceleration0.48 g
speed in gears1) 42; 2) 66; 3) 102; 4) 135; 5) 135 mph
cornering l/r0.83/0.80 g
70-0 mph braking176 ft
peak braking0.83/0.80 g


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