The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 23,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i 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 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.03 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
60 mpg
37 mpg
highway
74 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
