Standings for Fastest Cars Under $30,000 Volvo

2008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Rank: #1

Class: Cars Under $30K

0-60 Time: 6.5 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Cars Under $30K based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #1, the 2008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0 races 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.

It pulls ahead of the #2 ranked 2001 Volvo V40 by 1.4 seconds and the #3 ranked 1985 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon by 1.9 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 2008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0 vs. 2001 Volvo V40, you would WIN by 1.4 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Volvo, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 2008.


0-60 mph Standings

RankOrderYearOrderMakeOrderModelOrderHorsepowerOrderMSRPOrder0-60 TimeOrder
12008VolvoC30 Version 2.0227$27,7006.5
22001VolvoV40160$26,9757.9
31985Volvo740 Turbo Wagon160$21,3408.4
41993Volvo850 GLT168$29,0008.5
51992Volvo940162$29,4338.9
61984VolvoGLT Wagon162$19,05710.1
71982VolvoGLT127$14,61010.2
81980Volvo242GT67$9,80011.3
91983Volvo760GLE130$19,71711.4
101984Volvo760GLE turbo diesel $20,39012.3
111976Volvo242DL99$7,77013.0
121976Volvo265DL121$9,90013.5
131977Volvo244DL104$8,76013.6
141980VolvoGL107$11,99214.2
151980VolvoDiesel78$13,15118.5

We provide the most comprehensive collection of zero to 60 times, comparisons and class standings. Our proprietary 0-60 time calculations are based on the best estimates from several of the premier sources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more. The data presented by Sportscar Standings are estimates only, are not guaranteed to be accurate, and are subject to change at any time.