Consumer Reports Reviews the Volvo C30
The Volvo C30 is a 2-door hatchback offered in a 2dr Cpe Auto Premier, 2dr Cpe Man Platinum, 2dr Cpe Man Premier Plus, 2dr Cpe Auto Premier Plus, 2dr Cpe Man R-Design Platinum, 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design Platinum, 2dr Cpe Man R-Design Premier Plus, 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design Premier Plus, 2dr Cpe Man, 2dr Cpe Auto, 2dr Cpe Man R-Design, 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design, 2dr Cpe Man R-Design Premier, 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design Premier, 2dr Cpe Man Premier and 2dr Cpe Auto Platinum. The powertrains include 2.5-liter 5 turbo (227 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The C30 uses Regular fuel.
Competing models include Subaru BRZ, Hyundai Veloster, Honda Fit and Mini Cooper.
Last Model Reviewed: 2008
Reviewed Volvo C30s from Consumer Reports
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- 2008 Volvo C30 T5 1.0 5-cyl MT
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