The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 29,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
659 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
