The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 23,400
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
18.44 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
72 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
914 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).
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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
