The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.2 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft