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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.55 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
