The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
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 2.0D
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.68 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
41 mpg  ( 46 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
46 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0D
16.3 lb
city
31 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
51 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft