The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 17,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.6D is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.47 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
