The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 20,800

€ 21,600

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.74 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 1.8
138.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L