Volvo C30 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo C30 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 230 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 350 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 11.9 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 9.4 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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Volvo C30 petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volvo C30 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 99 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`816 | ~ 1`864 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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