The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 21,700
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.72 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
