Volvo C30 0–60 Times
The Volvo C30 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo C30 is the 2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volvo C30 is the 2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 3-door Hatchback, which took 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Volvo C30 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.58 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.08 seconds at 94.82 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.3sec
2008 T5 Version 1.0 3-door Hatchback
Average 0–60
6.58sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.08sec
@ 94.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.0sec
2008 T5 Version
Across 5 verified runs, the Volvo C30 ranges from 6.3 to 7.0 seconds 0–60, with a 6.58-second average.
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Volvo C30 0–60 times by model year
5 tests · 2 years
▾
2009
Volvo C30 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
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#03
2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 3-door Hatchback
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.1 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 5
How we verify Volvo C30 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo C30 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo C30 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Volvo C30 performance FAQs
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The quickest Volvo C30 on record is the 2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.80 seconds at 97.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo C30 is the 2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 3-door Hatchback, which takes 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Volvo C30 reaches 60 mph in 6.58 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.08 seconds at roughly 94.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo C30 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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