The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 22,700
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
