The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,900

€ 23,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.57 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft