Volvo C30 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C30 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`437 kg | 1`339 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 423 kg | 551 kg | |
| Volvo C30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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