The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo C30 1.8
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
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.56 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
