The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.11 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft