The Volvo C30 is a 2-door hatchback offered in 2dr Cpe Man , 2dr Cpe Man Premier Plus , 2dr Cpe Auto , 2dr Cpe Auto Premier Plus , 2dr Cpe Man R-Design , 2dr Cpe Man R-Design Premier Plus , 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design , 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design Premier Plus , 2dr Cpe Man Platinum , 2dr Cpe Auto Platinum , 2dr Cpe Man R-Design Platinum and 2dr Cpe Auto R-Design Platinum . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 5 turbo (227 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The C30 uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volkswagen GTI , Suzuki SX4 , Mini Cooper and Honda Fit .
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