The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 24,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.4i is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.71 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
