Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Volvo C30 hatchback is an all-new model.

• Funky Swedish styling inside and out, comfortable ride, powerful turbocharged engine, excellent driving position, customizable options list.

• Can get pricey quickly, not as sporty as other premium hatches.

User Reviews:

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  Just got a new one! - 2008 Volvo C30
  By wulfy - May 11 - 6:43 pm

  I love the solid "thunk" sound when a door closes. The rear seats are hard to get into, but with them down, the back is suprising roomy. Yes, it will run on either premium, regular or I guess "mid-grade". For your 1st 1000 miles, get a full featured premium. Then after, you can use regular for getting around town or Premium if you want performance. This car has plenty of ooomph. Unless you are street racing you dont need more. It manuevers like a dream.

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  Wow - 2008 Volvo C30
  By annabelle - April 10 - 12:26 am

  I struggled between getting a Mini Cooper S and this car, and couldnt be happier with my choice. Add fun factor to smoother ride, a powerful motor, great sound system and easy to use. Suddenly, I love to drive! And lets not forget ergonomic seats (great on long drives) and good trunk space, especially with seats down - fit a massage table, luggage for two, gifts and a large reclining beach chair no problem!

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  Volvo has outdone itself - 2008 Volvo C30
  By volvosmith - February 16 - 7:33 am

  Volvo has outdone itself in the styling department. I get people coming up to me all the time asking what I am driving and how do I like it? I have nothing but praise for this car from a person who has owned three Volvos of old and a Mercedes before this wonderful example of Scandinavian design. The Version 1 comes standard with a lot of features so I really did not feel the need to add anything much extra. Driving this car is a blast with great power. Get the manual transmission. You wont be sorry. And the whirling sound of the inline 5 turbo is fantastic. The build quality is on par with the competitors and the structure is as stiff as the old Mercedes, maybe better.

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  Wheeeee! Fun and luxury. - 2008 Volvo C30
  By lola - January 21 - 11:16 pm

  I havent had this much fun with a car since I traded in my 72 Volvo 144 for a 1982 Rabbit. Acceleration in 3rd gear pushes me back in the seat and Im practically giggling when I have the excuse to lean on the gas to merge onto the highway. Once there, its incredibly quiet, 6th gear keeps the revs down, and handling is reliable and predictable. I got the non-sports (1.0) model and the ride is very comfy. This car is great. Its got the original tires which arent great in snow, but theyre not bad either. Mileage depends on how you drive (duh). I can push it some and still get the 20 mpg the EPA promises. Ive only had it for 1000 miles; Im infatuated.

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  Hands down fantastic auto - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Yoquiero Unapatada - December 4 - 11:00 am

  The C30 handles beautifully. Fast. Super zippy! I live in Los Angeles, where quick acceleration is part of the traffic landscape. The design of the C30 is purely amazing! Also, many people are under the impression that this vehicle costs more than 40k. These things matter to a 40 yr old like me..

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  Show Stopper - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Jon - November 4 - 7:23 am

  The car is quick and reliable. Ive had more than a few people stop and comment about my car. Not too impressed with the gas mileage but I did drive a civic before this.

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  C30 is great! - 2008 Volvo C30
  By kad - October 23 - 6:23 pm

  wanted a safe car (after an accident), discovered C30. it was a great find! this car has some muscles! while inside, you feel like you are driving a large car, such solid build!

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  Smooth Operator - 2008 Volvo C30
  By JJAY - May 13 - 9:50 pm

  This car is solid and smooth. The performance is pretty good. Gas mileage is excellent. I love the fact that you can cruise and it feels like its bigger than it is, however as you press on the pedal the car responds.

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  2008 C30 R-Design - 2008 Volvo C30
  By cadyjw - May 11 - 11:23 pm

  I traded a Focus and Sky and got the best of both worlds- the functionality of the Focus and nearly the power of the Sky Turbo. I call it my "hybrid". The fit and finish is a real step up. Of all the small luxury vehicles the C30 is the best choice- more stylish and sportier than the A3 and much more roomy than the Mini. As far as the other small vehicles like the Civic, Corrola, etc. they cannot even start to compare.