2013 Volvo C30 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD.

The 2013 Volvo C30 FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L242130
Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L242129

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 Volvo C30 FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD is $2,600.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2013 Volvo C30 FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L12
Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Emit?

The 2013 Volvo C30 FWD will emit an average of about 5,422,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 185 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2013 Volvo C30 FWD model options.

Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Automatic (S5) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,430,000
Trees Needed to Offset259
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Volvo C30 FWD Manual 6-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,415,000
Trees Needed to Offset258
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2013 Volvo C30 FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volvo/c30-fwd/2013.

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