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2009 Volvo C30 MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Volvo C30 is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #19 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Volvo C30's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 19Volvo C3023 MPG $2,022
  7. 33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2009 C30Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

C30 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
C30 FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
C30 FWD		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
C30 FWD		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 5-cyl · 5-speed automatic
C30 FWD		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2009 Volvo C30 vs. rivals

vs BMW 3 Series Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr C30 saves $34/yr vs Saab 9-3 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura TSX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr C30 saves $348/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr C30 saves $800/yr vs Volvo S60 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr C30 saves $554/yr vs Volvo S40 24 MPG · $1,938/yr S40 saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Volvo C30?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Volvo C30 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Volvo C30?

The 2009 Volvo C30's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Volvo C30 per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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