The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1482 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4268 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.66 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
54 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0D
7.1 kg
city
37 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
58 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
302 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L