The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 19,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4164S3
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
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
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
17 lb
city
25 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
41 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
