The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 22,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.95 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
642 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft