The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 19,900
€ 24,500
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 D3 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 D3
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 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.28 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
731 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
