The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 22,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.5 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft