The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 22,600
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.08 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft