Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volvo C30 | Citroen DS3 |
| Totals | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Mark | Volvo | Citroen |
| Model | C30 1.6 | DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) |
| Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Number of doors/seats | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1280 | 1160 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1700 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 185 | 189 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | - | 285/980 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Length | 4266 | 3948 |
| Width | 1782 | 1715 |
| Height | 1447 | 1483 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2464 |
| Front/rear Track | 1535/1531 | 1465/1467 |
| Ground clearance | - | 130 |
| Engine specifications | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1596 | 1560 |
| Compression ratio | 11 | - |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 79x81.4 | 75x88.3 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 8 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 100/6000 | 100/3750 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 150/4000 | 254/1750 |
| Transmission specifications | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 205/50/17 | 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17 |
| Disk | 5x108 ET46 d63.3
| 4x108 ET24 d65.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volvo C30 1.6 × | Citroen DS3 1.6 BlueHDi (100 PS) × |
| City | 9.3 | 3.8 |
| Highway | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Combined | 7 | 3.4 |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 55 | 45 |
| Clear list | Volvo C30 | Citroen DS3 |
