The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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. 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 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.11 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DHF*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
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
46 mpg  ( 52 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
52 MPGe
Volvo C30 D4
16.7 lb
city
35 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
56 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft