The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
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 D4 is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.93 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
731 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
104.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
