The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.28 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
