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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Volvo C30 D2
15.6 lb
city
44 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
62 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft