Article Comments: 2008 Volvo C30 First Drive

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First Drive: 2008 Volvo C30 - Although the C30 arrives in the U.S. next summer, it has already gone on sale in Europe so we headed for the U.K. and sampled one on the wrong side of the road. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Volvo C30 - A nicely appointed, strong-performing 2+2 with an upscale flare and a light disposition. (more)

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#14 of 141 Re: pricing [british_rover] by qbrozen Apr 05, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Apr 05, 2007 11:14 am) cool. looking forward to the report.
#15 of 141 Premium fuel required? by otis12 Apr 06, 2007 (4:42 am)
C30 1.0 price is AMAZING! Sounds like Volvo decided to listen to feedback and struck a great balance between content and price. One question: does the engine require premium (93 octane)? Replies to this message: craigw (Apr 06, 2007 4:43 am) british_rover (Apr 06, 2007 5:28 am) makigrl (Aug 08, 2007 2:39 am)
#16 of 141 Re: Premium fuel required? [otis12] by craigw Apr 06, 2007 (4:43 am)
Replying to: otis12 (Apr 06, 2007 4:42 am) As far as I can tell it's going to need premium. At least the mileage numbers should be really good (I figure at least as good as the S40 T5, if not a bit better due to the weight savings).
#17 of 141 Re: Premium fuel required? [otis12] by british_rover Apr 06, 2007 (5:28 am)
Replying to: otis12 (Apr 06, 2007 4:42 am) You should put premium in any forced induction motor. You are just shorting yourself on both horsepower and fuel economy if you don't. RE: C30 launch... It might be a while before I can talk to them as I am going to LR2 traning in California on Monday and won't be back for a week. Replies to this message: makigrl (Aug 08, 2007 2:39 am)
#18 of 141 shifting feel by carnut444 Apr 10, 2007 (6:44 pm)
I just took a 15 minute dealer tryout in a Mazda Speed3. The Speed3 message board describes the shifting experience as not a positive feel. I must agree. Question: How would the C30 transmission shift? I have not tried driving any other Volvos. Certainly the C30 would use the same trans as one of the other models. Any comment from experienced Volvo drivers?
#19 of 141 The real deal Kids by eutiqueo Apr 12, 2007 (6:45 am)
Starting $22,700 MSRP for the US in october with two versions: 1.0 and 2.0 link title you can see the diference link title here you can see the specifications I think I fyou have abig hole in your pockets because you go to college and want someting diferent,safe, and save gas I think is wort link title link title "The C30 is far from unimaginative - look at the back end and profile!!!!!!!! It's four thousand times more imaginative than the Golf or Focus!!!!!!! It isn't really cramped, either - the two seats in the back are better than those in the MINI anyway!!! I love it, and is my second favourite car in its class after the Civic. The Nissan Qashqai comes a close third."(link title) link title check this blog for more info Replies to this message: eutiqueo (Apr 12, 2007 7:42 am)
#20 of 141 Re: The real deal Kids [eutiqueo] by eutiqueo Apr 12, 2007 (7:42 am)
Replying to: eutiqueo (Apr 12, 2007 6:45 am) "The C30 is at its best at a cruise. Around town the ride is relatively supple but with an underlying solidity. It’s the same on the motorway, where wind noise is limited and the tremendously leggy gearing (100mph is 2700rpm in top) means the engine is virtually inaudible. Touring economy is also a creditable 48.8mpg." from link title and link title How much ? Price when new £19,295 Price as tested £22,295 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How fast 0-30mph 3.4 sec 0-60mph 9.3 sec 0-100mph 28.1 sec 0-150mph no data 0-200mph no data 30-70mph 9.2 sec 0-400m 17.5 / 82.6 sec/mph 0-1000m 31.7 / 103.7 sec/mph 30-50mph in 3rd/4th 3.3 / 4.9 40-60mph in 4th/5th 4.8 / 7 sec 50-70mph in 5th 6.9 sec 60-0mph 3.1 sec Top speed no data Noise at 70mph 69 dbA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How thirsty? Test average 38.6 mpg Test best/worst 48.8 / 16.3 Government figures Combined/urban 49.6 / 37.2 mpg CO2 emissions 151 g/km --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How big? Length 4252 mm Width 1782 mm Height 1447 mm Wheelbase 2640 mm Weight 1346 kg Fuel tank 52.0 litres --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1997 cc Max power 134 bhp at 4000 rpm Max torque 236 ft at 2000 rpm Specific output 67.1bhp per litre bhp per litre Power to weight 98bhp per tonne bhp per tonne Installation F Transverse Bore/stoke 85.0x88.0 mm Compression ratio 18.5:1 Valve gear 4 per cyl Ignition and fuel no data, Diesel Gearbox Type 6-speed Manual 1st 3.23 / 5.7 2nd 1.86 / 9.8 3rd 1.24 / 14.8 4th 0.84 / 21.8 5th 0.89 / 29.4 6th 0.71 / 36.8 Final drive 2.85 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suspension Front Spring strut, lower link, anti-roll bar Rear Individual multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steering Type Rack and pinion, power assisted Lock to lock 2.80 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brakes Front 278mm ventilated discs Rear 280mm discs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wheel & tyres Size front no data Size rear no data Made of Alloy Tyres front 205/50 R17 Tyres rear 205/50 R17
#21 of 141 diesel by phat702 Apr 16, 2007 (10:10 pm)
They need to bring the 2.0 diesel w/ 6-spd here to the US. Replies to this message: 1000hours (Jul 09, 2007 1:28 pm) volvomax (Jul 09, 2007 1:39 pm) british_rover (Jul 09, 2007 1:42 pm) and 13 more...
#22 of 141 How many for the US?? by 1000hours Jul 09, 2007 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: phat702 (Apr 16, 2007 10:10 pm) Yes, the 2.0 diesel would be a good option for this car, especially with all that torque; but you'd lose out on WOT speed and I don't think that anyone who is going to be buying this car is buying it for fuel economy. Still, it might not be a bad idea about the diesel... I just know that I wouldn't buy a diesel C30. However, I am seriously considering buy the C30 in October (too long to wait!). Glad I never went with the VW hatch... I'd be kicking myself if I had since I just found out about the C30 today while researching hatchbacks for the 2008MY. Does anyone know how many Volvo will be selling in the US? Is there going to a big empty void of customers wanting to buy cars that aren't on the dealer lots? Replies to this message: volvomax (Jul 09, 2007 1:39 pm) british_rover (Jul 09, 2007 1:42 pm) volvomax (Jul 09, 2007 2:39 pm) and 12 more...
#23 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [1000hours] by volvomax Jul 09, 2007 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: 1000hours (Jul 09, 2007 1:28 pm) Most dealers will get between 8-12 cars beginning in Oct. Replies to this message: british_rover (Jul 09, 2007 1:42 pm) volvomax (Jul 09, 2007 2:39 pm) british_rover (Jul 09, 2007 5:26 pm) and 11 more...