Engine: 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder

Engine Options: 227-hp 2.5-liter five-cylinder

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, torso-protecting side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, ISO-FIX child seat attachment system, Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Ghent, Belgium

Model Tested: Volvo C30 T5 1.0 ($23,175)

Standard Equipment: Kalix T-Tech cloth upholstery; air conditioning; keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls; height-adjustable manual driver's seat; outside temperature display; power windows, locks and mirrors; 50/50 split-folding rear seat; 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and MP3 player connectivity; 205/50R17 all-season tires on alloy wheels

Options as Tested: Brilliant Blue metallic paint ($475)

Destination Charge: 745

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 227 @ 5000

Torque: 236 @ 1500-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/28

Wheelbase: 103.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 167.4/70.2/57.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.4/60.3 inches

Turning Cycle: feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.2/54.3/41.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.8/45.1/34.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 20.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: MacPherson struts with coil-over springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3201 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P205/50R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 15.9 Gallons