The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,900
€ 32,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 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
70.8
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
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.79 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
22.86 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
47 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
