The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 D5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft