The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 D3 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
19.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft