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2009 Volvo C30 - Consumer Opinions

MSRP: $23,800 - $25,950 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds user
C30 rocks

...but now I have discovered that the bluetooth is heaven; the moon roof lights up my ride; the heated seats are cool and the stereo makes for a sweet commute. I...

Kelley Blue Book user
C30

...Handles great; hugs curves. Love the style and comfort...

Edmunds user
Love this car!

...Basically a well thought out little luxury car...

Kelley Blue Book user
What a great car!

...That's if I can afford to maintain it after the warranty expires. This is my 4th Volvo and parts and service can get expensive but with regular maintanance it...

Edmunds user
my first Volvo

...I am also beginning to appreciate that as a Volvo owner, I am now part of a demographic of more conservative and mature drivers...

Kelley Blue Book user
OUTSTANDING

...Not much I would change except the maintenance is a bit pricey to have the dealer change oil and filters and rotate the tires. I get 28MPG at 70+ mph btw...

Edmunds user
One rockin' hatch

...Huge cache factor. Respectable gas mileage (23 mpg avg on a mix of city/hwy driving). And no need for premium! Get the R-design package, it really makes the...

Kelley Blue Book user
I'd buy another one...

...I love it so far. I would definitely suggest buying one. It's cool to drive a unique looking car that isn't seen everywhere like the Mini or VW GTI. Try to...

Edmunds user
One Year There (almost)

...I only needed marginal utility. The C30 has just enough. (I recently took a road trip to hike the Grand Canyon. Three guys, full packs/gear.) The C30 is a...

Kelley Blue Book user
Don't waste your money

...Sure its fun to drive but so was my s40. I would say dont waste your money! When I bought my car it was a 30 thousand dollar car and now when i tried to trade...


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TheCarConnection.com editors have previously tested all of the competitors for the Volvo C30.

The two most relevant competitors are the MINI Cooper and Volkswagen GTI.

Both are two-door hatchbacks that have sporty yet practical personalities.

The Cooper is the extrovert of the group, seemingly always yelling, "Look at me, I'm cute!" Style aside, the turbocharged Cooper S will run circles around the C30 in terms of outright performance.

The GTI is certainly more Germanic in character, and it handily outperforms the C30 dynamically and in straight-line acceleration.

However, living with the GTI means you'll be seen as the driver of a VW Rabbit econo-car in the eyes of some, which makes it less appealing than the 2009 Volvo C30.

The Audi A3 and TT lead in interior style, with the A3's wagon body style offering greater practicality than the Volvo C30 (interior volume and access to that space).

Both Audis are more expensive than the hatchback Volvo.

The BMW 1-Series is dynamically superior to the Volvo, but it is a completely different and more expensive animal.

The Bimmer is also the only rear-wheel-drive entry in this group.


 
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