2011 Volvo C30 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by abqcleve

Powertrain performance

Really fun to drive! Although the braking is a little soft, it's not bad. Handles better the faster you go. Really hard to keep under 100 in NM! Excellent power; love the growl of the 5 cylinders.

Exterior styling

Constantly receive compliments on the design.

Front seat support & comfort

Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same.

Cargo capacity

The hatch and the flexibility of seating make this a perfect car for everything from errands to long hauls. If I had kids I'd feel differently; but this is perfect for the wife and me.

Controls and instruments

I really like the simple and clean design.

Quietness

The Pirelli Zeros that are stock on this car perform well, but after 10,000 miles, mine (and other C30 owners I've chatted with) started cupping and became very noisy. I'll hold out until they wear down--est. 35,000 for these HP types--and replace

Ride smoothness

At slower speeds on typically rough city streets, the stiffer R-Design can be jarring. But I like a stiff suspension and when you get over 60 mph (I've taken mine to 130), the ride is very secure and fun!