The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,900

€ 24,000

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.66 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L