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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.36 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
