The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 22,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.46 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
