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2008-2013 Volvo C30 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2013 Volvo C30 at a glance
The 2008-2013 Volvo C30 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 22–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,690 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013; 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
2008-2013 Volvo C30 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,690–$2,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,690–$2,700 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,690–$2,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,700–$2,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $3,490–$3,650 | First year |
What the 2013 C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$224
$2,690 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.48
Per 100 miles
$17.93
Five years
$13,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$500less a year
Class median $3,190 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Volvo C30 MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,690.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,690 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
2012 Volvo C30 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Volvo C30 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Volvo C30 MPG
24 MPG · $2,690–$2,700/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,700 to $2,690, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,690 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
2010 Volvo C30 MPG
24 MPG · $2,700–$2,750/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,700, $140 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,740 |
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
2009 Volvo C30 MPG
23 MPG · $2,840/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $2,840, $650 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
2008 Volvo C30 MPG
22–23 MPG · $3,490–$3,650/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| C30 2.4L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD: $3,660 in California and $2,350 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $3,660
- Washington $3,390
- New York $2,690
- Florida $2,540
- Texas $2,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 small car models.
Generations
- 2008-2013 (2007)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2013 Volvo C30 get?
EPA rates the 2008-2013 Volvo C30 at 22–24 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2013 Volvo C30?
The C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2013 Volvo C30?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Volvo C30 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,690 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,690–$2,700 a year. That is a $10 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Volvo C30 100 miles?
About $17.93 per 100 miles for the C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.93 and $18.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Volvo C30 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2013 Volvo C30 compare with other small car configurations?
The C30 2.5L 5-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,690 a year to fuel, $500 less than the class median of $3,190, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 386 rated small car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Volvo C30 different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,690. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2013 against 2 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Volvo C30 for that year.