Pros:
- Turbocharger's impact on acceleration
- Easy-to-use controls
- Hatchback versatility
Cons:
- Turbocharger's impact on fuel economy
- Poor rear visibility
- Divisive styling
Anyone who loves sports cars and needs a wagon's versatility
Who should not buy the Volvo C30?
Anyone with more than one wife, two kids, and a small dog
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: 1.0, 2.0
- Price range (including destination and options): $23,395 - $33,940
- Base engine: 2.5 liter turbocharged inline 5-cylinder, 218 hp @ 5000 RPM, 236 lb-ft @ 1500-4800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: Not available
- Where built: Not available
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, air conditioning, MP3/CD player
- Major options: Heated leather seats, satellite radio, metallic paint, sunroof
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 12 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
