The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 24,500

€ 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 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.35 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 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 BlueTDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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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 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
63 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L