The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 20,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.26 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
488 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
