The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 20,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.94 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
731 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
