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2013 Volvo C30 review

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Volvo C30 highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined

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All Volvo C30 years

What is new for the 2013 Volvo C30?

  • The C30 is available in a variety of new trims, including the T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R Platinum, T5 R Premier, and T5 R Premier Plus.
  • C30 trims have been upgraded with Leather Seats and Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
  • The T5 R trim now comes with Leatherette & Cloth, Manual Transmission, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

4 customer reviews
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Average

RepairPal gave the Volvo C30 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Volvo C30 18th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volvo C30 is $523, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Volvo C30 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 2.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Volvo C30, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Volvo C30 features and specs

T5 R 2WD 2D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

227

Torque (ft-lbs)

236

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

15.9

Wheelbase

103.9"

Overall length

167.4"

Width

70.2"

Height

57"

Leg room

F 41.6"/R 34.2"

Head room

F 38.9"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P215/45WR18

Rear tires

P215/45WR18

Seating capacity

4

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Manual 6

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