The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 23,100
€ 24,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
971 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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
