The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 22,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
23 mpg
( 16 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
16 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0F
16.7 lb
city
16 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
31 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
