Volvo C30 vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo C30 and Ford Focus contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo C30 and the Ford Focus.
When we compare the Volvo C30's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Volvo C30 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volvo C30's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2013 Volvo C30 ranges from $6,957 to $21,872 while a used 2013 Ford Focus is priced between $4,680 to $15,000.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo C30’s base engine makes 227 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 160 horsepower. The C30 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. This gives the Volvo C30 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Focus. The C30 uses gasoline, and the Focus uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Volvo C30 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$18,260
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,400 - $34,195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,768
Price Range:
$6,957 - $21,872
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,850
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,907
Price Range:
$4,680 - $15,000
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$7,313 - $17,495
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
283
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,971
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Volvo C30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo C30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 10.4
Volvo C30 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Volvo C30 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design, T5 R-Design Platinum, T5 R-Design Premier, T5 R-Design Premier Plus
Ford Focus Trim Levels
SE, ST, Titanium, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3200 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
167.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2920 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
171.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Titanium Gray Metallic
Orange
Orange Flame Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Silver
Electric Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Candy Metallic / Performance Blue
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clear Coat
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Beige
Blond
Black
Off Black / Off Black/Blond
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal Black / Charcoal Black with Red
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Red
Charcoal Black/Tuscany Red
White
Arctic White/Charcoal Black
