The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 21,200
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8F
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 21,200
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 1.8F is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
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
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.83 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
B4184S8
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
25 mpg  ( 17 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 1.8F
17 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
18 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
360 mi
Range
170 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
300.9 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 1.8F
300.9 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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