The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 22,400
€ 19,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.32 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
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 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
718 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
