The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 21,200

€ 23,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.54 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
74 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
360 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L