2010 Volvo C30

2010 Volvo C30 Price Range: $23,800 - $26,300

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the C30 and the average coupe/hatchback most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo C30's engine is a little smaller than the typical coupe/hatchback's, but not terribly so. The average coupe/hatchback has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Volvo C30.

Utility
Neither the C30 nor the typical coupe/hatchback has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Volvo C30 and the average coupe/hatchback in terms of hauling capacity. The C30 outpulls the typical coupe/hatchback by a large margin.

Convenience
The average coupe/hatchback's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the C30.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head room than the Volvo C30, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Volvo C30 make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the average coupe/hatchback.

Dimensions
The average coupe/hatchback's tank is roughly the same size as the C30's, though the Volvo C30's is a little larger. The Volvo C30 and the typical coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the average coupe/hatchback to the dealership as the C30. When it comes to MSRP, the C30 costs significantly less than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the C30's.