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Cheaper
- Hatchback 2.5 Polestar 3dr -
- Hatchback 2.0 ES 3dr - £15,295
- Hatchback 2.0 SE 3dr - £17,045
- Hatchback 2.0 R-Design 3dr - £17,545
- Hatchback 2.0 SE Lux 3dr - £18,545
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 3dr - £18,745
- Hatchback 1.6 D2 ES 3dr - £18,995
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe SE S/S 3dr - £20,495
- Hatchback 1.6 D2 R-Design 3dr - £21,245
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux S/S 3dr - £21,495
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 SE 3dr - £21,865
- Hatchback 2.5 T5 R-Design 3dr - £22,125
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 R-Design 3dr - £22,365
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 SE Lux 3dr - £23,365
More expensive
- Hatchback 2.5 Polestar 3dr -
- Hatchback 2.0 ES 3dr - £15,295
- Hatchback 2.0 SE 3dr - £17,045
- Hatchback 2.0 R-Design 3dr - £17,545
- Hatchback 2.0 SE Lux 3dr - £18,545
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 3dr - £18,745
- Hatchback 1.6 D2 ES 3dr - £18,995
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe SE S/S 3dr - £20,495
- Hatchback 1.6 D2 R-Design 3dr - £21,245
- Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux S/S 3dr - £21,495
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 SE 3dr - £21,865
- Hatchback 2.5 T5 R-Design 3dr - £22,125
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 R-Design 3dr - £22,365
- Hatchback 2.0 D3 SE Lux 3dr - £23,365
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Volvo C30 stands out from other small family hatchbacks, with dimunitive dimensions and distinctive styling that mean it looks more like a coupe.
Practicality is not as bad as you might think, but the boot is small and space in the two rear seats isn't as generous as in more conventional small hatches.
No matter, the Volvo has a classy cabin finish, and performance from the range of petrol and diesel engines is good.
It's also good to drive, helped by being based on the same platform as the Ford Focus. The C30 handles neatly and makes for a good motorway cruiser, although the low-speed ride is a bit firm.
All C30s are well equipped and build quality is not an issue. Nor is safety equipment, as you would expect of a Volvo, while security is also a strong point.
The incredibly frugal and clean DRIVe model with the start/stop system is our favourite.
Reader test team says:
Volvo C30 Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe SE 3dr
I have owned the C30 for 18 months from new. The gear shift is horrendous, it is extremly difficult to move up & down through the gears, often…
2
out of 5 stars
Volvo C30 Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe S Start/Stop 3dr
Mines white (is that a typical female comment??) , Find this model is a headturner, very responsive but frugle engine, a joy to drive!! Had to have…
4
out of 5 stars
Volvo C30 Hatchback 2.0D SE 3dr
I traded in my peugot 307 1.4s for an 8 month old C30. I spent a lot of time looking around different manufactures to see what would be the best buy…
5
out of 5 stars
Volvo C30 Hatchback 1.6 R-Design 3dr
I've owned this car for two weeks now. I found it hard to choose - I had a budget of £10k-12k and wanted to have a decent upgrade from my 2000 reg…
4
out of 5 stars
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Volvo C30 Hatchback 1.6D DRIVe ES S/S 3dr
What with this model's cheap running costs and the fact that it's well equipped despite being one of the cheapest C30s, it's one of the best models in the range.
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