The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft