The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.02 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft