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2012 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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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

5 customer reviews
The 2012 Volvo C30 is praised for its sporty design, smooth handling, and reliable performance. It delivers quiet cabin experience and excellent safety features but is critiqued over costly maintenance and limited interior space. Ideal for those seeking a stylish, compact car with potent power but less practicality.
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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.

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Volvo C30 features and specs

T5 R 2D Hatchback 2WD

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Manual Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Manual Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • 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 38.2"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P215/45WR18

Rear tires

P215/45WR18

Seating capacity

4

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Manual 6

2012 Volvo C30 FAQ


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