The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 29,800
€ 20,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.96 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
428 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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
