IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
21 City / 29 -30 HWY
Horsepower
227
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Paige D
Volvo c30 excellent coupe.
Performs very well, responsive, comfortable even for the back 2 passengers. It is only a 2 door car, but once people get in the back the bucket style seats give a lot of room. The only problem I have had was with the engine; but it was a second hand car and I have a feeling the previous owner raced/thrashed the engine. Once the issue was fixed, it has performed very reliable for me. This particular car is a manual and I love it. Shame they stopped making them.
accountCircle Nancy B
The reliability and dealership service cannot be matched.
I like that it is small but packs a lot of power. It is a rarer model so I get all kinds of questions and compliments about it. It is great on gas and the dealership is fantastic. For a higher end brand, it is cheaper to maintain.
accountCircle Laura D
It's very safe but also very fast.
I like that it is still a manual transmission. I like the comfort and accessibility of controls from the driver's seat. I do not like that the armrest in the middle backset does not go up. I do not like where the seatbelt hits me as a shorter driver.
accountCircle brenda C
If you want to ride in style and be comfortable and confident. Its this car.
The car runs great but the routers become worn easily. But it's comfortable and feels like gliding on air. And is very good on gas. The heated seats are very nice on cold days. And the spacious seats keep you comfortable on long rides. And the stereo is very loud and worth the money.
accountCircle vonda t
Repairs are expensive. Handles well at fast speeds.
I like the color. I like that it is fast. I don't like the cost of repairs.
accountCircle Sebastian C
One of the best vehicle I have ever owned.
This vehicle rides pretty comfortable and pretty smooth my vehicle does not have any performance problems I say it's pretty reliable.
accountCircle Natalie L
Fact about my 2012 Volvo C30.
My maintenance light will not go out even being reset. The performance is great except around curves. You lose a little bit of traction and the signal indicator will flash. It is kind of a gas guzzler but if you get good quality gasoline you'll get 550 miles until empty, but if it is lower quality you'll only get 440 miles until empty.

Volvo C30 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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Premier Plus
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Design
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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Platinum
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Design Premier Plus
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Design Platinum
227 HP 24 MPG 4 Seats
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2012 Volvo C30 Owner Reviews

4.57
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 0%
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accountCircle Laura D on March 25, 2021
It's very safe but also very fast.
I like that it is still a manual transmission. I like the comfort and accessibility of controls from the driver's seat. I do not like that the armrest in the middle backset does not go up. I do not like where the seatbelt hits me as a shorter driver.
accountCircle brenda C on February 8, 2021
If you want to ride in style and be comfortable and confident. Its this car.
The car runs great but the routers become worn easily. But it's comfortable and feels like gliding on air. And is very good on gas. The heated seats are very nice on cold days. And the spacious seats keep you comfortable on long rides. And the stereo is very loud and worth the money.

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Volvo C30 has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.75
2
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4.61
3
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4.6
4
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4.57

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volvo C30 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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42 MPG
2
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31 MPG
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29 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety