The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 21,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4252
2578
4199
4252 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.98 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L