The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft