The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
38 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft