The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,200
€ 31,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4252
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.49 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
54 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
