The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.58 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg  ( 65 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D
65 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
7.1 kg
67 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
659 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L