The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
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 D2
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.74 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft