Volvo C30 Hatchback -Its Performance strong petrol line-up kicks off with a 99bhp 1.6-litre and tops out with the 217bhp 2.5-litre T5, which provides massive mid-range muscle. Diesel fans are offered 108bhp 1.6, 134bhp 2.0 and 178bhp 2.4-litre D5 units, but the D5 is best avoided because it's only available with a slow, unresponsive five-speed automatic gearbox. Ride & handling Short-travel suspension keeps body movement in check, so the C30 remains composed on twisty country roads.
The payoff is a rather firm ride, but it stops short of being harsh and improves with speed. The steering is also well weighted and quick to respond, but it has a rather numb feel. Refinement The C30 is a decent motorway cruiser, although some wind noise does build up around the door mirrors, and it lets in road noise on rougher roads. The petrol engines are pretty civilised, but the 2.0-litre diesel emits a telltale rattle around town and the D5 can be boomy.
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