Volvo C30 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 6.2s (C30 R-Design T5, 2010)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 11.3s (C30 Sport D, 2009)
- BHP
- 99.2 – 230
- Torque
- 150Nm – 400Nm
- Top speed
- 77mph – 149mph
- Engine
- 1,560cc – 2,521cc
Our data shows C30 0–60 figures between 6.2s and 11.3s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 99.2 to 230.
Recorded torque ranges from 150Nm to 400Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 77mph to 149mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 R-Design T5 (+1 similar) | 2009–2010 | 2,521cc | 230 | 320Nm | 6.2s | 149mph |
| C30 SE T5 | 2006 | 2,521cc | 220.1 | 320.1Nm | 6.2s | 149mph |
| C30 R-Design T5 Auto | 2011 | 2,521cc | 230 | 320Nm | 6.6s | 146mph |
| C30 SE Sport T5 Auto | 2006 | 2,521cc | 220.1 | 320.1Nm | 6.6s | 146mph |
| C30 SE Sport D5 | 2008–2009 | 2,400cc | 180 | 400Nm | 7.3s | 140mph |
| C30 Sport D5 | 2008–2009 | 2,400cc | 177 | 400Nm | 7.3s | 140mph |
| C30 SE Luxury D5 Auto | 2007 | 2,400cc | 180 | 350Nm | 7.3s | 140mph |
| C30 SE 170 (+1 similar) | 2006–2007 | 2,435cc | 167.6 | 230Nm | 7.6s | 138mph |
| C30 R-Design D5 Auto | 2010 | 2,401cc | 180 | 400Nm | 7.8s | 137mph |
| C30 SE D5 Auto | 2007–2008 | 2,400cc | 180 | 350Nm | 7.8s | 140mph |
| C30 SE Sport D5 Auto | 2007 | 2,400cc | 180 | 320Nm | 7.8s | 140mph |
| C30 R-Design D4 Auto (+1 similar) | 2010–2011 | 1,984cc | 175 | 400Nm | 8.2s | 134mph |
| C30 SE 170 Auto (+2 similar) | 2007–2008 | 2,435cc | 167.6 | 230Nm | 8.3s | 134mph |
| C30 R-Design (+3 similar) | 2011–2013 | 1,999cc | 143 | 185Nm | 8.8s | 130mph |
| C30 R-Design D3 | 2012 | 1,984cc | 148 | 350Nm | 8.8s | 130mph |
| C30 R-Design SE D (+2 similar) | 2009–2010 | 1,997cc | 136 | 320Nm | 8.8s | 127mph |
| C30 SE Luxury (+2 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,999cc | 145 | 185Nm | 8.8s | 130mph |
| C30 SE Sport D (+1 similar) | 2007–2009 | 1,997cc | 134.1 | 320Nm | 8.8s | 130mph |
| C30 R-Design D3 (+1 similar) | 2010–2013 | 1,984cc | 148 | 350Nm | 8.9s | 130mph |
| C30 R-Design D3 Auto (+1 similar) | 2011–2012 | 1,984cc | 148 | 350Nm | 8.9s | 127mph |
| C30 SE D Auto (+3 similar) | 2008–2010 | 1,997cc | 136 | 320Nm | 9s | 127mph |
| C30 ES D2 (+6 similar) | 2011–2012 | 1,560cc | 113 | 270Nm | 10.7s | 121mph |
| C30 S Drive D (+3 similar) | 2009–2010 | 1,560cc | 109 | 240Nm | 10.7s | 118mph |
| C30 R-Design (+2 similar) | 2009–2011 | 1,596cc | 100 | 150Nm | 11.2s | 115mph |
| C30 SE (+1 similar) | 2007–2009 | 1,596cc | 99.2 | 150Nm | 11.2s | 115mph |
| C30 Sport D | 2009 | 1,560cc | 110 | 240Nm | 11.3s | 118mph |