DecodedCarsVolvo C30
6 model years from 2008 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2013
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 5-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 23–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (12)
The 2013 C30 in brief
The 2013 Volvo C30 is a compact car offered with a 2.5L 5-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,212 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 7% worse than the 2013 compact car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.
The Volvo C30 has 6 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2013.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the visibility/wiper (15), unknown or other (6), structure › body (4).
2010 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 33 owner complaints.
How the 2008 C30 compares
The 2008 Volvo C30 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 5-cyl and 2.5L 5-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,100 lb.
2013 C30 pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints4 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 42 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
C30 changes by model year
- 2011
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 5-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 167.7 in | 3,212 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 167.7 in | 3,139 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 167.7 in | 3,139 lb | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl | 24 MPG | 167.3 in | 3,142 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4L 5-cyl | 23 MPG | 167.3 in | 3,100 lb | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 167.3 in | 3,100 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2013 C30
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW X1 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2013 Lexus CT | 42 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 BMW 1 Series | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →