The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 TDI BlueMotion
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.27 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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