The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 22,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1480
1786
2048
1437
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
60 mpg
city
66 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
