The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 D4 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.5 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft