The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 19,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.86 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
M
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
