Volvo C30 2012 T5 vs Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus Comparison
Engine / Motor
235
/
5
5
Dimensions
4 Seater
5 Seater
4266
4370
1782
2041
1447
1458
2640
1552
233
496
Fuel Economy
15.4
12.3
62
62
Comfort
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
Interior
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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Driver Seat
/
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
/
✓
/
✓
Safety
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Infotainment
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
/
✓
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Chassis & Steering
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Wheels/brakes
✓
✓
Key Spec
2.5 L
2.0 L
230 BHP
180 BHP - 253 BHP
Automatic
Automatic
Gasoline
Gasoline
TBD
TBD
4 Seater
5 Seater
Exterior
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Engine
2.5 L
2.0 L
Gasoline
Gasoline
230 BHP
213 BHP
320
300
Technologies
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Comparison of configuration highlights
Volvo C30 2012 T5
- Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Power Tailgate
- Rear Defogger
- Keyless Entry
- Seats - Comfort
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Intelligent Emergency Call
- First Aid Kit
- Blind Spot Warning
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
- ABS
- Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus
- Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Rear Defogger
- Keyless Entry
- Seats - Comfort
- Rear Camera
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Intelligent Emergency Call
- Pedestrian airbag
- First Aid Kit
- Active Bonnet
- Collision Detection
- Blind Spot Warning
- Knee Bag - Driver
- Speed Limiter
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- ABS
- Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
- Active braking
- Lane Departure Warning
Review Comparison
Positive
- No data found
Negative
- No data found
Positive
- No data found
Negative
- No data found
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Editor's PickVolvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus
Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Volvo C30 2012 T5 if you care more about fuel economy; choose Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus if you care more about overall equipment.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Volvo C30 2012 T5 has a fuel consumption of 6.49, while Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus has a fuel consumption of 8.13. Therefore, Volvo C30 2012 T5 is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Volvo C30 2012 T5 has a wheelbase of 2640, while Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus has a wheelbase of 1552. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Volvo C30 2012 T5, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Volvo C30 2012 T5 uses Front Wheel Drive, while Volvo V40 2013 T5 R Design Plus uses Front Wheel Drive.