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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.22 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft