The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.53 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
74 MPGe
Volvo C30 D2
7.1 kg
city
53 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
74 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
256 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L