The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 22,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.08 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
