The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 20,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.99 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
