The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 26,400
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1482
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4252
2620
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.27 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L
