2011 volvo c30 reviews

Volvo C30 2.0 petrol R design 2011

This is the fifth time I’ve done a review, the first three about my V50 the fourth about my C30. I bought this car new and I said when I’d had the car a few weeks I would do an indepth review, so here it is: 1) the car is a looker. 2) The 2L petrol engine is ok (1.6 I guess will be under powered), but not as good as my old 2L diesel especially at lower speeds (under 40, 45 mph), however, once it’s wound up it’s fast enough. I took it for its first motorway cruse this weekend where it managed 75/80 no problem and it still had plenty left. 3) A lot quieter than the V50 diesel. 4) The equipment level is ok, but I miss my 6th gear and reversing sensors. 5) The economy is not bad, I’m getting about 35 mpg compared to 45mpg with the diesel (I am quite heavy with my right foot), but I knew that when I bought it. With the extra cost of the diesel engine and the fuel at the pumps, I worked out it would take me 10 to 12 years to break even. 6) Interior space is no problem as there is just the good lady and me and the back is fine, but it’s definitely a 4 seater. 7) The car holds the road like ’you-know-what’ to a blanket 8). The only niggle is the steering lock, it’s appalling, you need a football pitch to turn round. All in all if there is just you and your partner and you want a car that’s fun, then treat yourself, but get at least a 2L.