The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
 Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.15 %
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4204S3
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 2.0
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 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
15.6 lb
city
23 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
41 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft