The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 22,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
