What engine did the 2013 Volvo C30 DRIVe Start/Stop use?

The DRIVe Start/Stop used a 1560cc 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 84kW and 270Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox driving the FWD.

How much fuel did the C30 DRIVe Start/Stop use?

Volvo's Australian technical specification listed 3.8 L/100km combined (4.3 L/100km city, 3.5 L/100km highway) and 99 g/km CO2 for this grade.

How much boot space does the C30 DRIVe Start/Stop have?

Volvo's Australian spec sheet lists 233 litres of cargo capacity (ISO V210) for this grade.

Is the Volvo C30 DRIVe Start/Stop still available new in Australia?

No. The C30 was discontinued in Australia and this grade is listed here as a used/historical reference only.

Volvo C30, Price, Specs & Review

Everything on the Volvo C30 — for used buyers and research. 5 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Volvo's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.

Data checked: specs 12 Aug 2026

Discontinued. The Volvo C30 generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

DRIVe Start/Stop2013Discontinued84kW / 270Nm3.8L/100kmFWD—

Power: 84kW
Torque: 270Nm
0–100: 11.3s
Fuel use: 3.8L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Towing: 1,300kg

The 2013 Volvo C30 DRIVe Start/Stop is a discontinued hatchback no longer sold new in Australia. It was powered by a 1560cc 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 84kW and 270Nm. Drive went through a 6-speed manual gearbox to the FWD. Volvo's own AU spec sheet listed combined fuel consumption of 3.8 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km. Gross vehicle mass was rated at 1780kg.

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T5 Geartronic2013Discontinued169kW / 320Nm9L/100kmFWD—

Power: 169kW
Torque: 320Nm
0–100: 7.1s
Fuel use: 9L/100km
Gearbox: 5-speed Geartronic automatic
Drive: FWD
Towing: 1,500kg

The 2013 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic is a discontinued hatchback no longer sold new in Australia. It was powered by a 2521cc 5-cylinder petrol engine producing 169kW and 320Nm. Drive went through a 5-speed Geartronic automatic gearbox to the FWD. Volvo's own AU spec sheet listed combined fuel consumption of 9.0 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 211 g/km. Gross vehicle mass was rated at 1860kg.

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T5 Manual2013Discontinued169kW / 320Nm8.7L/100kmFWD—

Power: 169kW
Torque: 320Nm
0–100: 6.7s
Fuel use: 8.7L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Towing: 1,500kg

The 2013 Volvo C30 T5 Manual is a discontinued hatchback no longer sold new in Australia. It was powered by a 2521cc 5-cylinder petrol engine producing 169kW and 320Nm. Drive went through a 6-speed manual gearbox to the FWD. Volvo's own AU spec sheet listed combined fuel consumption of 8.7 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 203 g/km. Gross vehicle mass was rated at 1860kg.

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T5 R-Design Geartronic2013Discontinued184kW / 370Nm9L/100kmFWD—

Power: 184kW
Torque: 370Nm
0–100: 6.8s
Fuel use: 9L/100km
Gearbox: 5-speed Geartronic automatic
Drive: FWD
Towing: 1,500kg

The 2013 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Geartronic is a discontinued hatchback no longer sold new in Australia. It was powered by a 2521cc 5-cylinder petrol engine producing 184kW and 370Nm. Drive went through a 5-speed Geartronic automatic gearbox to the FWD. Volvo's own AU spec sheet listed combined fuel consumption of 9.0 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 211 g/km. Gross vehicle mass was rated at 1860kg.

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T5 R-Design Manual2013Discontinued184kW / 370Nm8.7L/100kmFWD—

Power: 184kW
Torque: 370Nm
0–100: 6.3s
Fuel use: 8.7L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Towing: 1,500kg

The 2013 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Manual is a discontinued hatchback no longer sold new in Australia. It was powered by a 2521cc 5-cylinder petrol engine producing 184kW and 370Nm. Drive went through a 6-speed manual gearbox to the FWD. Volvo's own AU spec sheet listed combined fuel consumption of 8.7 L/100km and CO2 emissions of 203 g/km. Gross vehicle mass was rated at 1860kg.

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