The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 24,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.8 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
