The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.93 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0D
56 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
7.6 kg
61 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
567 mi
Range
293 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L