The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft