The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 23,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.86 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
74 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
567 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
