The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 21,100
€ 27,000
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
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 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
