The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 23,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.4
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
