The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 23,000
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
