The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 26,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
