Volvo C30 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 31 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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