The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 21,700
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
12.04 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
