The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.35 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L