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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft