The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 23,000
€ 20,200
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 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 D2
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
