The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 19,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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