The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 24,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
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
Volvo C30 D3
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
271 kg
17.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
510 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
