The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 22,100
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0F
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0F is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
23 mpg  ( 16 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0F
16 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
16 mpg
city
16.3 lb
31 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
339 mi
Range
242 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft