2006
Volvo C30 T5
The Volvo C30 brought a three-door premium hatchback to a segment Volvo had never entered. Its transparent tailgate paying homage to the 1800ES, turbocharged five-cylinder producing 230 hp, and sport chassis made it the most driver-focused Volvo in decades. Popular with younger buyers who wanted Scandinavian design without an estate.
Compact Hatchback
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 (B5254T7) |
| Displacement | 2,521 cc |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual (Getrag) |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (limited) |
| Length | 4,252 mm |
| Width | 1,782 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,430 kg |
| MSRP Range | £21,995 (2007 UK) |