The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 19,200
€ 36,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
57
70.2
80.3
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
167.4
103.5
168.3
167.4 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
741 lb
20.81 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
488 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
