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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  Awesome Car - 2008 Volvo C30
  By S.M. - December 2 - 7:00 am

  Got the car last week. I love it, it is so much fun to drive. I also love that you dont see many on the street so you find people looking at your car wondering what it is. It has the perfect balance of a sports car and yet keeps the sophisticated feel of a Volvo. Much better buy than other cars in its class such as the volvo GTI, Civic SI, Mazda Speed 3, or Mini Cooper S. Test drove the rest and thought this one was the best choice.

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  Very nice and fun ride. - 2008 Volvo C30
  By chudilo - October 27 - 6:46 am

  I leased this car when it just came out, because I needed a small car, that was well built (or at least felt like it was), that would be fun to drive, with a decent amount of cargo space. I also considered, Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf. This car had better feeling materials inside then the VW. It handles very well. Suspension is in my opinion a perfect balance between harshness and handling. Its also pretty quick when you need that extra push and not too bad on gas if youre taking it easy.

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  3 years and counting! - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Jim in Quebec - August 10 - 1:36 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned (13 over 42 years of driving). Purchased by C30 in May 2007 - still love getting into it every morning to drive to work. Excellent gas mileage on the highway with the T5 and 6-speed manual - less so in the city. Very comfortable for me (510") but my wife (54") doesnt find it all that comfortable. As she says, Volvo makes their cars for tall Vikings. Handles very well on ice and snow. Many compliments on its design from other drivers.

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  Try the diesel - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Dejuan - June 2 - 6:43 pm

  You Americans always make me laugh when mumbling and complaining about fuel economy and car prices. I have one of the first C30s diesel available (July 2007) 1.6 summum, 110 Hp, 0-100 (km) 10s, top speed 195km/h List price 30.000,- Euro, is like 45.000 US dollars. Diesel per liter euro 1,50, is like US dollar 2,25 The comfort and handling are great. For the US market I would suggest the 2.0 diesel (136 Hp) or the D5, (165- 180 Hp) Why not try diesel instead of petrol. In Europe a petrol car is almost a sin.

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  Most excellent - 2008 Volvo C30
  By ted - February 23 - 7:23 am

  Excellent car, handles like a dream, gets off the line fairly quickly. It could use some extra torque though, and you should do everything in your power to stay away from potholes (I cringe at the slam of my 18 inch wheels over concrete expansion joints), but luckily with its superb handling, you can avoid them without difficulty. The sound system is unreal, the car is just one huge menu system. Everything can be changed, adjusted, and tweaked to your exact specifications. I wish the front didnt look exactly the same as the S40 and V50, but its a small price to pay for having the coolest car around.

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  "Perfect If you Need a Headache" - 2008 Volvo C30
  By VolvoC30 grossinger - January 13 - 11:33 am

  This car is perfect/awesome if you need a headache and you have lots of money to spend this is the right car for you, I purchased my car last 2 weeks ago, guess what! For just 1 day of rain, storm and a lil snow huu surprise!, when I open the the door water was all over my seats, take note both driver side and passenger side, so instead of enjoying the car, the mechanics are enjoying it at the dealer trying to find out where the leak is coming from so basically perfect for a car under 30g.

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  Stand Out With A Volvo C30 - 2008 Volvo C30
  By C30Grant - January 13 - 2:53 am

  I have had my C30, with automatic geartronic trans, for about a month now. The acceleration is incredible and the shifting is smooth. It can orner at a fairly fast speed and stay in control. I tinted the rear hatch window and the two rear passenger fixed windows with a dark tint. I tinted the two roll-up windows with a lighter tint and the car looks even more cool now.

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  Volvo Smooth - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Dave - August 11 - 9:36 pm

  This car is the perfect blend of styling, performance, safety and utility. The car has power when I need it (turbo engine), a hatchback for carrying cargo, all the Volvo safety features, and all the while looking great.

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  Driving for Fun - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Kathy - April 23 - 4:40 am

  I purchased my Volvo three months ago and find myself driving around town and listening to music, not going anywhere. I love the ride and the feel and the super good looks. So many people have commented on it! I get 26 mpg around town with an automatic. I am shorter than average and thought I needed to sit high to see well, but the C30 is positively panoramic. I feel great about my choice.

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  Great car for the price - 2008 Volvo C30
  By Scott - March 28 - 8:10 pm

  I bought this car mainly because no other car looks like it and it has the power when you need it. I test drove several other cars but this one just got me from the first drive. I am 38 years old with a wife and 2 kids. I did not want the boring family car or the SUV. The wife has the SUV so we take her truck when we go out or travel. I travel about 70-100 miles per day so I need a car with good gas mileage. I am getting over 25 miles on mixed driving which is good for a turbo car. Volvo wanted a car where the consumer can customize the car with the options you want.