The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 D4 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
10.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 D4
55 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
7.4 kg
61 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
642 mi
Range
242 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L