The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 22,700
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
B4204S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
