The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 21,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
10.56 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
