Volvo C30 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Volvo C30 |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Assembly | Belgium: Ghent (VCG) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volvo P1 platform |
| Related | Volvo S40 II Volvo V50 Volvo C70 II |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 (flexifuel) 2.0 L I4 (petrol) 2.4 L I5 (petrol) 2.5 L I5 T5 turbo (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (diesel) 2.0 L I4 (diesel) 2.0 L I5 D3 (diesel) 2.4 L I5 D5 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed Volvo M56 manual, 6-speed Volvo M66 manual, 5-speed Aisin AW55-50 automatic, 6-speed automatic (PowerShift) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,252 mm (167.4 in) (2007–2010) 4,266 mm (168.0 in) (2011–2012) |
| Width | 1,782 mm (70.2 in) |
| Height | 1,447 mm (57.0 in) |
| Weight | 1,331–1,347 kg (2,934–2,970 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo 480 |
| Successor | Volvo V40 II |
The Volvo C30 is a cool car made by Volvo Cars. It's a small car with three doors, like a hatchback. It was first shown to the world in 2006 at a big car show in Paris, France.
This car started selling in Europe in mid-2006. Then, it came to Canada in March 2007. Finally, it arrived in the United States in October 2007. The C30 was made until 2013.
What Makes the C30 Special?
The Volvo C30 is known for its unique look. It has a special glass tailgate (the back door) that reminds people of older Volvo cars, like the Volvo P1800ES. It's a compact car, which means it's smaller and easy to drive in cities.
Design and Features
The C30 has a sporty design. It has room for four people inside. The back seats are separate, not a bench. This gives each passenger more space.
- Engines: The C30 came with different types of engines. Some used petrol (gasoline), and some used diesel. There was even a special "flexifuel" engine that could use different types of fuel.
- Transmission: You could get the C30 with a manual gearbox, where you change gears yourself. There was also an automatic option, which changes gears for you.
- Size: The car is about 4.2 meters (13.9 feet) long. It's designed to be easy to park and drive in busy places.
Safety First
Volvo is famous for making very safe cars. The C30 was built with many safety features. It has strong body parts to protect people inside. It also has airbags and other systems to keep you safe in case of an accident.
There was even a special Volvo C30 Electric version. This car was tested to make sure its battery pack was safe, even in a crash.
Images for kids
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2006–2008 Volvo C30 2.0 D, Germany
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2011-2012 Volvo C30 (US)
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Volvo C30 Electric exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
See also
In Spanish: Volvo C30 para niños
