The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 28,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
553 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
