The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,500

€ 26,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1437
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4266
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.71 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
250 NM
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
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
66 mpg
city
64 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
899 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
777 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L