Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Volvo C30 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.2 - 1.6 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 180 HP | 100 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 - 250 NM | 150 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 16.1 seconds | 6.7 - 11.8 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo C30 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Polo. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 - 5.9 | 4.5 - 9.0 | |
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Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo C30. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 30 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
952 litres | 921 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`597 kg | ~ 1`848 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`110 kg | ~ 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 487 kg | ~ 412 kg | |
| Volkswagen Polo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Volkswagen Polo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Volvo C30 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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