The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 20,900

€ 21,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft