The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
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 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
62 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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