The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 20,900
€ 26,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
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
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
257 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
508 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
