The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
4266 mm
Length
4270 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
246 kg
15.23 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
D4164T
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
70 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
50 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
718 mi
Range
170 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
43 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L