The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
48 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft