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 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 2.0D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 2.0D
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
40 mpg  ( 45 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
45 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0D
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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