The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 28,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 2.0 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
168
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 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 2.0
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
15.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
450 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
