The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 D3 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.67 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 D3
45 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
15.6 lb
51 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
642 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft