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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
15.6 lb
56 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft