Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo C30, but torque is 40 NM less than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 99 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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