The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 28,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DBK*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
