The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.31 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 46 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
12.8 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 2.0D
46 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
17 lb
51 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
567 mi
Range
242 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft