The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 23,400
€ 28,100
€ 23,400
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 TDI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
1491
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4255
2640
4252
4255 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
14.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
72 mpg
city
30 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
914 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
70 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 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
