The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 25,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
899 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
