The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.8 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 1.6D DRIVe
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.81 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4164T
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
17 lb
city
41 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
62 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft