The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 21,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 2.0D is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.9 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
567 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
