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2008 Volvo C30 Review
Volvo goes kitschy cool.
2008 C30 Review Summary & Specifications
Volvo set out to build a fun, sporty car aimed at active young buyers, and has accomplished its task. The engine is powerful, handling is responsive, and ride is reasonably comfortable. The hatchback body style offers useful cargo room, and inside there is plenty of room for four. If you're looking for a quality compact that makes a personal statement, the Volvo C30 is worth a look.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report after test driving the C30 around San Diego.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Volvo C30 T5 1.0 ($22,700); 2.0 ($25,700) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 227-hp 2.5-liter five-cylinder |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, torso-protecting side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, ISO-FIX child seat attachment system, Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ghent, Belgium |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-550-5658 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22700 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo C30 T5 1.0 ($23,175) |
| Standard Equipment | Kalix T-Tech cloth upholstery; air conditioning; keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls; height-adjustable manual driver's seat; outside temperature display; power windows, locks and mirrors; 50/50 split-folding rear seat; 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and MP3 player connectivity; 205/50R17 all-season tires on alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Brilliant Blue metallic paint ($475) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23175 |
| Horse Power | 227 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 1500-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/28 |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 167.4/70.2/57.0 |
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| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/54.3/41.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/45.1/34.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 20.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts with coil-over springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | multilink independent with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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| Curb Weight | 3201 |
| Stock Tires | P205/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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