The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
226 kg
15.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L