The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 18,100
€ 20,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
B4184S8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
