The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 25,700
€ 23,100
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 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
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
104 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
