The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 26,100

€ 19,200

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 0.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
1492
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1492 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4258
2640
4252
4258 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1279 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.98 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
99 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
150 NM
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
421 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L