The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 21,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.97 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
