The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 18,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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
2718 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
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
6-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
600 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1228 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
