The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
257 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
508 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
