The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 25,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
41 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
488 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
799 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
