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comment_article_add | article_comments: (1) Volvo C30 1.6 D DRIVe Start-Stop – Scandinavian- three-door exclusivity - a test (2010-07-01) (2010-07-01)

The smallest model in the autumn rejuvenated Swedish group Volvo C30 1.6 Diesel engine and a system of Start-Stop, is touted as the most environmentally-friendly car in its class. Declared burning at 4.5 l/100 km for CO2 emissions 99 g / km puts the C30 puts him on the podium amongst the economic car in the premium compact class.

For years, the Volvo brand is among the premium passenger cars. Drivers appreciate it passive and active safety, comfort, standard equipment and, above all the durability and reliability of their own design. Personally, for a period of four years in the late 90's I used one of the last very well equipped Volvo 460th. At the same time a friend was the lucky owner of a model 480, which is the precursor of a straight line out of the test model, the Volvo C30. Durability and quality of these construction I recall with nostalgia to the days of today, but the average fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100m in the new C30 1.6 D of the 109-horsepower vehicle with a curb weight of 1373kg is probably the Swedish pure propaganda. Do we achieve such a results in our test ? To which group of customers Volvo wanted to get a three-door car? Is there a chance of marketing success?

 

Appearance and body

That car is "different from others" I knew that since there were published the first pictures in the post-facelift. Front of the car took a more aggressive, while an exclusive shape. Air inlet grille was designed in the shape of honeycomb with a big Volvo logo. Ranges from a low front bumper cover, leaving a highly-placed engine and front lamps give the front of the construction of "muscle" and “aggressiveness “ the three-door Coupe. Front of the car certainly gets the taste of even the most demanding customers. Side crease in the amount of 3/4 door also broadens considerably bodywork. Heavy solid doors give a real sense of security to which the Volvo for years accustomed us.

 

Most controversial, however, raises the Swedish back "mini". Cut and sloping downwards to the rear tailgate glass, which in its lower part juts out in a massive, high occurring on the rear fenders bumper. As mentioned earlier Volvo 480 at the turn of 80/90 was especially recognizable Swedish Coupe in the European market, it is through an alternative design of the rear bodywork, no one will confuse the Volvo C30 with any other car model.

 

 

 I have enough similar to each other small “Boxes” .

 

Volvo C30 Design is unique and therefore to my liking. Visual impact enhanced by flowing 17 "alu-wheels, which are not seen in any other vehicle. Moving through the streets of the new Volvo C30 model, we can be sure that no one mislead it with another model coupe. White color, so recently fashionable and promoted in “green” cars" is especially suited to design the bodywork.

 

 

 

Interior

Great massive door open very slightly, in the middle of the fore most in my eyes jumping out clean and well-contoured seats with four bright upholstery. Take your seat in front of the three-door coupe is a pleasure, even in the height of 190cm you do not have to be very torment. Once you sit comfortably it is overwhelming but emptiness.

 

You will not find here finesse southern designers. At first I had the impression that there is the cold North Pole. I was a little disappointed, but now after spending the first few minutes in the cockpit of a C30, I realized that all is well structured and organic materials used in the construction of the dashboard and upholstery is soft and pleasant to the touch, insensitive to scratches, and most importantly, perfectly folded.

 

 Navigation four knobs and a set of buttons located between the middle panel is intuitively tuned. Short gear lever is perfectly in your hand, and located near the handbrake lever gives the Swedish Sports Coupe buoyant character. Drivers prefer a dynamic driving style will appreciate just such an arrangement of two rods. The steering is also very good in the hand and is pleasant to the touch, but in this case, Swedish experts have not put some functionality. Using on-board computer is via the left lever and the direction of the search functionality can distract the driver of the vehicle. More practical solution is standard steering media, where you can put the service on-board computer, cruise control and audio system controls. The Volvo C30 is a premium class, and such practical solutions found in raising the prestige of the interior of cars already in the lower class. Premium class in the system also requires high-end audio. Live concert of the Boston Chris Botti sounded better in the Astra IV, not to mention poetry extracted Bose sound system with Alfa Romeo MiTo. For a regular driver's basic model audio system installed in the Volvo C30 will certainly be sufficient, but a true music lover can feel disappointed, there really expecting premium sound, after all, Sweden is at the forefront of world music giants. Although the interior styling of the new Volvo C30 does not knocks us on the knees, the quality of the materials and fitting, solid doors giving a sense of security, very good quality four comfortable armchairs, and a surprising amount of space for the driver and passengers front and rear fully acknowledges his users that are in the car with the world's highest shelf. Sufficient space for the rear seat is the result of a very small boot, only 233 liters, but the rear seats folded, we can enlarge it. Well certainly it is not a vehicle for driving on a family of four together for the great shopping to the Shopping Centers.

 

 

The engine and driveability

Volvo C30 was based on the floor plate Ford Focus, used by the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40/V50. Do not need more recommendations. The tested model was equipped with a 1.6 diesel engine with a capacity of 109 km of marked symbolism DRIVe Start Stop system. The C30-tuned suspension was tough but it does not reflect any discomfort of traveling on rough roads. Driving fast we can be sure that every second Swedish coupe will be watched over our safety. DSTC traction control system comes into shares probably the fastest of all models of cars which has so far ridden hastily bringing the C30 to the orderly running track. Certainly Ms. DSTC system, such alignment will enjoy. With good road conditions and driver skills correct, we can turn it off and check the small sport-tuned suspension of the Swede's what I encourage experienced drivers. In winter, turn off the system will become commonplace when leaving a snow-buried car parks. But the most interesting system, and a tribute to the fuel savings is a function of Start-Stop, which also can always disable the button. The system turns off the engine every time you stop when you turn the idling and removing the leg with the clutch lever. Pressing the clutch pedal the engine starts again. The system works smoothly and we use it. In urban driving will not only burn less fuel, but also lengthen the life of the coupling. Drivers routinely at the crossroads keep left foot on the clutch pedal depressed which causes faster wear. One of the strongest points of the Volvo C30 DRIVe 1.6 is its engine. Capacity 1600 cm may seem like a small vehicle weight 1356kg, but at 109 km 240Nm of torque gives us assurances that certainly we will not be behind a red light. The engine is not only dynamic but also has a small appetite for fuel.

 

Combustion

Advertises Volvo C30 DRIVe 1.6 engine as the most economical car in the compact class. Prospective customers of new cars has long since figured out that the combustion are given in the promotional brochures are in practice impossible. Personally, the new constructions bother me the most diesel particulate filters, which are assembled only because to get the smallest 'laboratory' that clean exhaust, but then what?? Certainly increases the burning, and in the drivers running on the urban agglomerations cause stress states and in many cases, unscheduled visits to the sites. Is the difference in the C30 combustion is different than shown in official brochures?

 

Producer’s data

 

Mixed Cycle 3.8 l/100km; 4.6 L/100km City Cycle, extra-urban cycle 3.3 l/100km

 

Budget Volvo decided to check the minimum and maximum combustion. We were not just curious about how much can burn at least Swedish coupe, but also how to cope with a tester whose right foot pressed the gas pedal almost to the end.

 

1. The driver - a woman driving one year, knows the rules Eco Dryving, distance 23.9 km, the cycle of city / trail 80/20, at the start of the test 17.00, the average traffic volume - 4.2l/100km average fuel consumption, average speed of 45km / h, 9 times activated the system Start-Stop.

 

2. Male driver, driver's license 25 years after Eco Dryving course, the route above starting the test the next day at 17.00, the average traffic - average fuel consumption 3.9l/100km, the average speed of 48km / h, 11 times activated Start-Stop system.

 

3. Woman driver, driving 20 years, does not know the rules Eco Dryvingu, the route above the start of the test the next day at 17.00, the average traffic - average fuel consumption 4.9 l/100km, the average speed of 43km / h, 8 times the system activated the Start-Stop

 

A test of the maximum combustion.

 

4. The driver of the man driving 17lat running sporting driving style, very aggressive driving, the route above, at 19.30, little traffic - 10.9 l/100km average fuel consumption, average speed of 69km / h, three times the attached Start-Stop system.

 

Test for low combustion.

 

1. The driver of Section 2, the distance out of town 26km route in 60% of rural buildings, godz.rozpoczęcia test 19.30, the average traffic - average fuel consumption 3.5 l/100 km, average speed of 60km / h, 2 times the attached Start-Stop system.

 

 

 

Summary

Volvo C30 DRIVe 1.6 is certainly a coupe with a premium sent to drivers who appreciate comfort and prestige. Ideal for singles or young couples. Yet in a car of this size have I felt so safe and it does not mean the systems which is packed with Swede coupe, but the feelings of visual overlap driver seated for his wheel. Price of the test model is 87 520 PLN. and for this I missed only the amount of media managers, better quality audio system and six-speed gearbox. "Polar" design dashboard light beige upholstery seat warmer. Perfect fitting details and logic of the central panel after a few minutes to sit in the cockpit of a C30 to convince me to this type of solution. If a small load capacity is not the discomfort of your travel, the C30 can become the best friend of its owner. Very low in dynamic combustion engine is its unquestionable advantage. Barrier such as a car of this size may be the price, but always for the comfort, convenience and prestige have to pay. I'm curious whether the 1.6 C30 DRIVe find recognition among car fleet. Low operating costs, driver safety and enhance the profile of the company, whose drivers appear precisely in these cars will be convinced by the new Swedish coupe. Burned obtained in the test is the most objective and how each car usually depends on driving style. You can be sure that the C30 with the 1.6 d engine will never exceed the barrier 11l/100km. Our tester than the maximum burning on the same route in the D Premium car segment with a diesel engine has been 18l/100km value. The average driver running this model, the Volvo should obtain burning within 3,8-4,8 l/100km, with the disposal of the car with the lowest fuel consumption in the compact class has only used deliberately.

 

Specifications Model tested

 

1.6DRIVe Volvo 109 hp

 

 Security 6 airbags

 Four three-point seat belts belt force limiters for the fuse.

 front seats Close hidden safety belt warning crumple zones of control

 SIPS - a security system against side impact

 WHIPS - a system of protection against whiplash injuries

 DSTC - Dynamic Stability Control system and traction control

 ABS + EBD - locking system anti braking system with el. brake force distribution system.

 EBA - Emergency Brake Assist.

 IDIS - Intelligent information system for drivers

 VOLVO car alarm with tilt sensor and mass movement sensor immobilizer with variable code free diesel particulate filter Comfort 4 independent places PTC rapid heating system inside el. adjustable windows and mirrors dual-zone climate ECC humidity sensor inside the Automatic dimming rearview mirror Functionality 17 "aluminum rims with tires with low rolling resistance folding rear seat backrest radio / CD 6 speakers, AUX connector On-board computer optimum gear shift indicator longer to translate lowered the suspension by 10 mm floor covers to reduce air resistance

rear bumper with diffuser

Sports rear spoiler the START-STOP

 

Price 87 520 PLN

 

Pawel Pietrzak

 

Test and photos motolokalizator.pl

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