The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 23,800
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
103.9
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
