The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 22,700

€ 19,900

€ 22,700
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 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57
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
57 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 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.26 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
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 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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